English (Speaking and Listening)

Speaking and Listening

Speaking and Listening is crucial to achievement in all curriculum areas. Teaching focuses include speaking to an audience to develop confidence  and centre on making eye contact and using appropriate volume and pace. Activities such as our ‘Show and Share bag’ assist in your child’s development. Speaking in turn and answering and asking questions appropriately are also concentrated upon.

 

Listening skills are developed through listening games and stories on the computer, whiteboard, listening post and reading by the teacher. Following simple verbal and visual instructions are important skills practised in the classroom. The children are involved in activities in pairs, small and whole groups.

Teaching and Learning Support

The role of the Teacher and Learning Support Leader is to assist teachers and students in achieving the best educational outcomes throughout the year. They will work closely with the year level teachers to plan and implement rich literacy and numeracy activities where students will be both extended and supported. Depending on the students’ needs they will be exposed to a variety of learning environments, such as 1:1, focus groups and whole class. The Teacher & Learning Support Leader will work closely with teachers during curriculum and assessment planning, allowing greater access to each individual student’s needs.