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An inaugural New Zealand Literacy Symposium.Cultivating the Literacy Landscape is a full-day symposium for school leaders, teachers, and parents - anyone committed to building a literate society.
This inaugural symposium brings well-renowned international keynote speakers to New Zealand to inspire, enable and empower.
The day will be focused on the why, what and how of evidence-based reading instruction and support.
WHY - Emily Hanford - Why are we here? The current state of Literacy (globally) and how we’ve got to be where we are in 2023.
WHAT - Prof. Pamela Snow - What the research tells us about how the brain learns to read, the Science of Reading and how we bridge research to practice. When we know better we can do better.
HOW - Dr Lorraine Hammond AM - Teaching practices that are and will lead to increased student outcomes in literacy. How can we raise the literacy rates of our most vulnerable students - practical tips.
DISCUSSION - Keynote speakers and panel guests - What is happening in New Zealand education to make this change and what more is necessary. The panel discussion will bridge the incredible work happening from a grass roots level and make connections to the keynote presentations.
Auckland Panel:
*Prof. James Chapman, Professor Emeritus of Educational Psychology at Massey University
*Joann Bevens, Across School Teacher Kāhui Ako Whangaparaoa Peninsula
*Theresa Kinloch, Senior Teacher Year 0/1, Willow Park School
During breaks, attendees are encouraged to network with fellow members of the education community, keynote speakers and panel guests. These times have been purposefully crafted to help ensure the 2023 Symposiums is an inspiring, enabling, and empowering day.
While attending the Symposium there will be an opportunity to put forward questions for inclusion in the panel discussion.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Life Church Manukau, 3 Lakewood Court,Auckland, New Zealand
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