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   Teacher Course: 5 Sessions over 5 Weeks 
   

WordWorks offers teachers an opportunity to gain linguistic knowledge and develop confidence in classroom strategies for teaching elementary students how English spelling works.

Classes will combine discussions on reading about key features of how the writing system works as well as modelling teaching strategies. Most importantly, teachers will use this time to plan language lessons for their classes, then share and learn from each other’s experiences. Teachers can organize a group to start a class, or individual teachers can contact Peter to see if there is room to form a group. Click here for a more detailed description of the underlying philosophy that guides our work with teachers.

Cost: $35 per 1.5 hour session/ $175 per person

Dates/Times/Location: To be negotiated with the group.

  Presentations / Workshops

One to two hour introductory presentations can be organized for interested groups. Half day / full day workshops are also offered. Contact us to set up times and venues.  In the past workshops have taken place at local schools. Modelled lessons in classrooms and follow up discussion also offered. (cost negotiated with teacher / school)

1 Hour         $100

2-3 Hours    $300

Full Day       $1000

  Summer Workshop: Intensive 3 Day Course

This session is a smaller version of Melvyn Ramsden’s residential course in France. Our course is designed to help teachers with the practical aspects of teaching the writing system in the typical classroom, small group or individual settings. We work intensively with an understanding of how the writing system works – so in this respect our course will draw heavily on Real Spelling materials. Click here for images and description of last year’s courses.

Cost: $300 per person (lunch and/or dinner meals can be negotiated)

If you are interested in having your child attend the 5 day one hour sessions, contact us for rates.

International School Workshops

Pete is available for travel to schools around the world. He has conducted teacher courses in the Cayman Islands (CIS), the American International School of Johannesburg (AISJ) and the Lincoln Community School in Accra, Ghana (LIS). We are happy to connect you with the directors of these schools (some have moved to new locations) if you would like to get their feedback about our workshops.

Cost: 3 day course $900 per day (other fees negotiated with school)