Effective Strategies to Differentiate Reading Instruction and Maximise Students’ Reading Comprehension For Cross Curriculum and Multidisciplinary Approach
Proficient reading correlates to higher academic outcomes (Nyarko, Kugbey, Kofi, Cole & Adentwi, 2018; Bigozzi, Tarchi, Vagnoli, Valente & Pinto, 2017)) and is critical for success in today’s world. Learning to read, however, can be challenging and time-consuming. This is especially true when English is a foreign or second language, and it is used across curriculum in different subject disciplines. In this session, we will unpack the science behind teaching reading, while discovering some time-saving, technology infused resources that can be used in any K-6 classroom with any level of student for the purpose of building strong background knowledge, attaining literacy in the respective subject disciplines, and increasing reading comprehension across curriculum.
Ms Jennifer Nigh
Effective Strategies to Differentiate Reading Instruction and Maximise Students’ Reading Comprehension for Cross Curriculum and Multidisciplinary Approach
As an experienced educator and literacy specialist, Jennifer believes in the expertise of the teacher and the power of literacy. In her role as Director, Professional Learning Services at learning A-Z, Jennifer’s mission is to empower educators with the knowledge, resources and research that can help every student reach his or her fullest potential. Jennifer is currently earning her PhD in Curriculum Instruction and Literacy.
Mr Joseph Chong
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Joseph has a Master of Education in Gifted Education, 20 years of teaching experience and 8 years as Head of Science in Raffles Institution. He has also presented at the World Council for Gifted & Talented Children in Prague, Czech Republic in 2010 on “Understanding Underachievement Amongst Gifted Pupils”. He has worked extensively with schools around the region such as MCKK, Malaysia; Nguyen Tri Phuong School, Hue, Vietnam and the Philippines Science High School.