Secondary English Conference: I Love Reading

Brief Overview

A wealth of knowledge and expertise in how to teach young people to read sits in our primary schools. But how often are secondary teachers able to develop their practice in this area? Join this year's English Conference from The Education People, where the morning session has been specially designed to support secondary school teachers who are teaching KS3 pupils who have struggled with reading all their lives. Our expert speaker, Mat Tobin, will be delivering a keynote and workshop on strategies to reset this learning journey and use evidence-informed strategies to get all your pupils reading.

Key Note:

Seeing is Believing: Enhancing Education through Visual Literacy and Rich Classroom Dialogue

This key note will explore the transformative power of visual literacy in education, . It will delve into the mechanics of high-quality picture books (touching on graphic novels), demonstrating how these visual texts can engage students, support diverse learning needs, and foster a deeper understanding of complex concepts. By emphasising dialogic talk, educators will learn how to facilitate meaningful discussions that enhance critical thinking. Participants will gain practical insights into selecting quality visual texts and creating inclusive, dynamic classroom environments that celebrate and leverage the power of visual storytelling.'  

Workshop:

Inferential Insights: Improving Comprehension skills through Picture books in KS2 and KS3

This workshop will look at how pictures work in high-quality picture books and how dialogic discussion and careful questioning can invite rich writerly discussions around deeper meaning with these texts. Participants will look at a range of classic and contemporary picture books and will come away from the workshop with an understanding of how we identify quality texts and how we build opportunities for discussion within the classroom.

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