Session 4 - Effective Comprehension Instruction

Comprehension is the end goal of all reading instruction. In this webinar we will explore how to develop strategic readers who can interpret, question and evaluate the text through effective comprehension instruction in the middle and senior classes. We will consider vocabulary instruction and background knowledge in planning comprehension instruction and also the role of the teacher in supporting dialogic discussions in the classroom. Participants will receive a digital resource pack with support materials.

Bio: Dr Treasa Bowe is a primary school teacher from Cork with over 23 years teaching experience, both in Ireland and Los Angeles, California. Across her career, Treasa has had keen and special interest in the area of literacy with her Masters research centred on Comprehension Strategy Instruction (CSI). Treasa was a member of the team that developed the highly regarded comprehension programme Building Bridges of Understanding (Mary Immaculate College, 2009). Treasa’s PhD research focused on the role of on-site continuing professional developing in promoting a whole school approach to CSI. More recently Treasa has become better known to educators on both sides of the Atlantic Instagram as @betweenthecoversofagoodbook, where she shares her extensive knowledge about literacy, and picture books on a daily basis.

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