How knowledge improves spelling.
English orthography is not a failed phonetic transcription system, but rather it is a complex system that preserves history (etymology), with word parts providing layers of meaning (morphology). Dr Fawcett considers how a knowledge of etymology and morphology facilitates improved spelling and simultaneously develops participants’ knowledge in this area.
Ideal for
Teacher aides, teachers, Learning Support Coordinators, SENCO, RTLB, RT-LIT and all others seeking greater knowledge on our literacy landscape.
Delivery method
A recorded presentation from SPELD NZ’s Lifting Literacy conference – approximately 1 hour 12 minutes long. PowerPoint notes are provided.
Want to know more?
Dr Fawcett is the creator of the highly acclaimed Cracking the ABC Code programme, designed to support those who struggle with decoding and fluency skills. She has over 25 years of experience in education. Dr Fawcett is an accredited Dyslexia-SPELD specialist teacher in Australia and has additional qualifications in psychology.
Read about Dr Lillian Fawcett’s programme »
Inquiries
Email: nationaloffice@speld.org.nz
Phone: 028 2552 5822
Cost
SPELD NZ Members (Family/Regular/Professional/Life) $18 incl GST
SPELD NZ professionals can enrol via Moodle (using their regular login details) and clicking on the Webinars/Kōwae Ako tile.
SPELD NZ Family/Regular members please enrol via nationaloffice@speld.org.nz
All others: $25 incl GST
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50% off all Kōwae Ako for July 2026 only.
For a strictly limited time, this Learning Capsule is available for $9 for SPELD NZ members and $13 for all others.
Enrolment
All others, please go via the enrolment portal below. It will ask you to create your own login. You can then choose your Learning Capsule/Kōwae Ako. Once you have made payment via credit or debit card, you will be given immediate access to the recording and PowerPoint notes. The recording will be available for seven days.
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