Leading Young Writers to Authorship This is Gail’s core workshop; it explores the key ideas within “I’ve Got Something to Say” This workshop will explore and build on:
beliefs which drive our writing programme and the environment we set up for our learner writers
planning for writing to: satisfy curriculum needs, explore a context, serve curriculum needs
strategies we develop and use to support our teaching of writing - eg 'The Helping Circle'as a demonstration of community - a place where we learn to: ~ edit, proofread, and craft our own writing ~ share our efforts and respond to the writing of others 'The Author's Chair' as a way to help young writers reach into their memories 'The Writer's Notebook' as a seedbed for writing
teacher and student as learning partners
the language we use - what we say matters - every word counts - the 'talk' of partnership
how young learner-writers can use other authors as their teachers through modelling
the 'draft' writing book as a record of progress - both of students and teachers
planning for teaching and learning, informed by current writing samples – setting individual goals
lesson design to meet needs - using a 'direct route' to the intended learning
leading the learning – the moment-by-moment decisions a teacher of writing makes
the integration of writing across the curriculum
how close observation makes our writing more precise
how all writers, including boys, can be engaged in writing
developing independence in our community of writers
Leading Development of Writing in your School a workshop for school leaders
This day workshop will explore:
the roles of leaders in a school's quest to improve writing results
current issues around the teaching of writing
what might an effective writing programme look like in our schools
what we believe are the keys to the effective learning and teaching of writing
assessment - how we are using students' daily writing samples to inform our planning and teaching
how our school's data is telling us to notice and change our practice
planning for the teaching of writing
leading and supporting teachers to reflect on, and make changes to practice - becoming more effective teachers
school systems that will enhance and sustain development
communication - the key to a successful team
Writing Course Information Courses, Seminars and Workshops can be tailored for your school or district. Possible topics include: - Boy Writers Writing Across the Curriculum Editing as a Process of Exploration and Invitation Learning Writing, Teaching Writing - two-day writing courses
Fee Each situation is negotiable according to numbers. The basic fee for professional development within a school is $2,000+GST for a one-off day - up to 20 people. For more than 20 participants, there is an extra $100 per person charge.
$1,500 + GST per day (9.00am – 5.00pm) for 2 or more consecutive days when schools are involved in long-term development,
Travel Airfares and 75 cents +GST per kilometre.
Conferences Gail speaks at conferences - this is dependent on availability.
