Reading Fluency & Comprehension in Theory & Practice with Christopher Such

Comprising of two Sessions: Session 1 Reading fluency in theory & Practice / Session 2 Reading Comprehension in theory and practice.
About this Event

Christopher Such is a teacher educator, consultant and author of The Art and Science of Teaching Primary Reading. As part of Ambitions Institute's learning design team, he co-designed the National Professional Qualification in Leaning Literacy (NPQLL). In his work as an educational consultant, he has worked with schools, multi-academy trusts, English Hubs and wider organisations to develop teachers understanding of reading and implement approaches to evidence -informed classroom teaching that prioritise meaningful experiences with texts.

Session 1: Reading fluency in theory and practice

The ability to read fluently is central to literacy development. In this session, you will learn about the nature of reading fluency, how it can be nurtured in the classroom and how it can be assessed as part of a systematic approach to addressing barriers to reading development.

This session will discuss the following: • Frameworks for understanding reading • The English writing system and its impact on reading fluency • The integrated bodies of knowledge that support language comprehension • Reading fluency defined • Practical strategies for teaching reading fluency.

Session 2: Reading Comprehension in theory and practice

Comprehension is the ultimate goal of reading. And yet common misconceptions about the nature of reading comprehension often undermine the teaching of reading, reducing it to the counterproductive rehearsal of a small set of illusory skills. A better understanding of comprehension - and its links to word recognition and reading fluency - can transform teaching into something more meaningful and enjoyable for pupils and teachers.