Connecting the Pieces - Scholastic Education

Jill Eggleton will be 'Connecting the Pieces' by looking at the ‘Shared Reading’ approach using the music and magic of poetry and discussing a small group ‘Independent Reading’ approach, based on the reciprocal teaching method, where oral language and comprehension strategies are the focus, in a peer learning situation.

This method of teaching has been shown by research to increase both reading and listening comprehension and has demonstrated that pupils transfer this knowledge into other contexts. Reciprocal teaching also requires pupils to work cooperatively with their peers. Peer learning is one of the most effective and natural forms of learning.

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Latest releases:
Connectors - Connectors is a new non-fiction reciprocal reading scheme that encourages children to develop their skills working independently in teams.

Out of this World – a reading and writing programme for reluctant readers, with manga-style graphic and illustrated novels.

Shockwave – a series of non-fiction books with guided reading notes and quizzes. Perfect for guided and independent reading.

It was Jill’s passion for literacy, her understanding of how today’s students learn and her desire to share this with others, that led to her work as a lecturer in the University of Technology, where she trained New Zealand Maori teacher trainees in reading and writing programmes.

Jill became a consultant in a large city multi cultural school with students for whom most; English was their second language. Here Jill trained teachers and implemented literacy programs that gained international recognition with visits from Educators and administrators from the USA, Australia, Europe and Canada as well as educators from other schools in New Zealand

Jill believes that the keys to learning are practice, success and enjoyment and that what children learn with pleasure they will not forget.

Her passion is to provide resources for teachers and children that will motivate them, and excite and enrich their lives. This has led Jill to write for children and she is a published author of several poetry books and over 700 children’s books.

She has also developed a series of books based on the reciprocal teaching process, with a focus on group independent reading for students at the fluency stage of reading.

Visit our stand (H15) in the exhibition, where you can save money with our special offers on our teacher resources and pick up the new Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler picture book 'Tabby McTat'.

Scholastic are also hosting some smaller events at the Crowne Plaza hotel which you are more than welcome to attend:

Making the most of Primary French

Paul Rogers, author and teacher, will answer key questions on:

• how to introduce aspects of French life and culture in an enjoyable way
• ways to constantly provide up-to-date and topical material
• how you can effectively link whole class activities and independent follow-up.

‘Making the most of Primary French’ will include print and software illustrations from 'La Petite Presse and Petit Pont'. The session is on Wednesday 23 September from 11am to 12pm in the Rockwell room of the adjoining Crowne Plaza hotel. Each delegate will receive a FREE goody bag worth £30.

Getting teenagers excited about learning languages 

Andy Cowle is a freelance presenter and educational materials consultant with extensive global experience of classroom training using language learning magazines.

His session on Getting teenagers excited about learning languages will explore the challenges in persuading teenage students that language learning is relevant to their lives. With plenty of practical tips and examples, Andy looks at engaging learners using teen-focused magazines.

Come along and find out how you can exploit current affairs, culture and teen issues for immediate engagement and language development. Goody bags and free samples for all delegates.  The session is on Wednesday 23 September from 12 to 1pm in the Rockwell room of the adjoining Crowne Plaza hotel.

SuperClubsPLUS

Catriona Dormand from Lainshaw Primary School will be accompanied by children who are members of SuperClubsPLUS to illustrate how social networking, when using a government approved (LTS) safe and mediated site, can enhance children's skills in Literacy, ICT, Esafety, Communications and other curriculum areas.

You can join the lively and informative presentation from Lainshaw School on Wednesday 23 September, 10 to 10.45 am and Thursday 24 September, 10 to 10.45 am in the Rockall Room of the adjoining Crowne Plaza hotel.