See It, Feel It, Move It, Read It

• • What is phonological awareness? And, why should you understand this concept if you teach reading?
  • Why is multisensory approach the most effective strategy for struggling readers?

• What are multisensory strategies you can use in your classroom to teach phonological awareness for reading, writing, and spelling?

Why do some EAL students struggle with reading more than others? What can we learn about teaching phonics from research on learning disabilities? In this session you will learn the impact of teaching phonological awareness and how to use multisensory instructional strategies in the EAL classroom.

Key points to be covered:

• The reasons many students struggle with decoding.
• Why explicitly teaching phonological awareness will help students become better readers.
• How and why to use multisensory activities to support reading instruction in the EAL classroom.

Webinar Type: Language Training Resources

Categories: Lesson Planning/Ideas, Listening, Reading

Teaching Sectors: LINC

Participant Level: Beginner level

About the Presenter

As a former public-school psychologist, Heidi Brooks (she/her) has worked in the field of education her entire professional career. A mid-career change in 2021 found her teaching literacy to adults at the Immigrant Settlement Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS). Currently as an accessibility support instructor, Heidi works with students and teachers to overcome barriers to learning. Part of this role is to provide instructional support for students with reading challenges.

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-brooks-7890983aa

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