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  here.

Contact nationaloffice@speld.org.nz or call 0800 773 536 Ext 3

Cost

$25 incl GST

ENROL HERE

(NB:  This enrolment portal will ask you to create your own login to SPELD NZ’s Moodle platform.  You can then choose your Learning Capsule/Kōwae Ako. You will be given access to the recording and PowerPoint notes as soon as you have made  payment via credit or debit card.)

 

 

Learning Capsules

Syntax as the ‘phonics’ of writing: It’s as fundamental as that!