A Townsville workout in the (functional) grammar gym Developing grammar understandings for teaching the Australian Curriculum: English To assist attendees to develop their understandings of grammar in order to fully comprehend and Purpose to effectively teach the Australia Curriculum: English (AC:E). Also highly relevant to Years 11 & 12. Saturday 10 February 2018 Date Location JCU Education Central. Parking is free. Park out on the road next to the green education building which is near the union Travel building. 9:00 – 10:30 Session 1 (1.5 hours) 10:30 – 11:00 morning tea break Timings 11:00 – 12: 00 Session 2 (1 hour) 12:00 – 12.30 Lunch break 12.30– 2.00 Session 3 (1.5 hours) After an introductory segment on some general grammar issues, attendees will be guided in the analysis of a range of short texts and consideration of the effect of the language choices that have been made in their composition. Format On this occasion, most of the texts will be from, or about, Thomas Kenneally’s novel The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, i.e. they are authentic texts suitable for use in English classrooms. Garry Collins, a self-confessed (functional) grammar tragic, is a former president of both ETAQ and the national English-teacher body, AATE. After 35 years teaching English in state high schools, Presenter Garry has, for the last 5 years, been a part-time tutor in English curriculum courses at The University of Queensland. Morning tea and lunch will be provided (Subway). Good Morning Coffee Trader will be available Catering from 8.30-9.00am and during the morning tea break. Cost ETAQ members (Full, corporate or student) $30, non-members $50. While not necessary, it would be useful to bring 3 highlighters: a pink, a green, & a blue. Equipment Otherwise, all you need is a pen or pencil. There will be paper handouts for exercises on the day and the PowerPoint and Word files used will Handouts be subsequently available via email. People who bring their own USB could take away copies of the files on the day. Duration Certificates will be issued for 4 hours of CPD. Register and pay via the ETAQ website at Registration Closing date for registration is Monday 5 February. Don’t miss out!
A Townsville workout in the (functional) grammar gym Developing grammar understandings for teaching the Australian Curriculum: English Purpose To assist attendees to develop their understandings of grammar in order to fully comprehend and to effectively teach the Australia Curriculum: English (AC:E). Also highly relevant to Years 11 & 12. Date Saturday 10 February 2018 Location JCU Education Central. Travel Parking is free. Park out on the road next to the green education building which is near the union building. Timings 9:00 – 10:30 Session 1 (1.5 hours) 10:30 – 11:00 morning tea break 11:00 – 12: 00 Session 2 (1 hour) 12:00 – 12.30 Lunch break 12.30– 2.00 Session 3 (1.5 hours) Format After an introductory segment on some general grammar issues, attendees will be guided in the analysis of a range of short texts and consideration of the effect of the language choices that have been made in their composition. On this occasion, most of the texts will be from, or about, Thomas Kenneally’s novel The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, i.e. they are authentic texts suitable for use in English classrooms. Presenter Garry Collins, a self-confessed (functional) grammar tragic, is a former president of both ETAQ and the national English-teacher body, AATE. After 35 years teaching English in state high schools, Garry has, for the last 5 years, been a part-time tutor in English curriculum courses at The University of Queensland. Catering Morning tea and lunch will be provided (Subway). Good Morning Coffee Trader will be available from 8.30-9.00am and during the morning tea break. Cost ETAQ members (Full, corporate or student) $30, non-members $50. Equipment While not necessary, it would be useful to bring 3 highlighters: a pink, a green, & a blue. Otherwise, all you need is a pen or pencil. Handouts There will be paper handouts for exercises on the day and the PowerPoint and Word files used will be subsequently available via email. People who bring their own USB could take away copies of the files on the day. Duration Certificates will be issued for 4 hours of CPD. Registration Register and pay via the ETAQ website at Closing date for registration is Monday 5 February. Don’t miss out!
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