Professional Learning: Reading - learning modules

Working with learners who are reading at entry-level

Module 1: Identifying strengths and learning needs

This module focuses on what to find out about learners who are reading at the initial steps described in Starting Points. The module covers:

• the importance of finding out about learners’ language and literacy practices
• phonological awareness
• assessing and addressing learners’ decoding knowledge and skills

Module 2: Vocabulary

Learners’ vocabulary knowledge is a critical component of their ability to read. This module covers:

• assessing learners’ vocabulary
• different approaches to building learners’ vocabulary

Module 3: Comprehension

Reading is all about making meaning from text. This module covers:

• the comprehension strategies to focus on with learners at this level
• how to teach comprehension strategies

Module 4: The Reading Programme

This module provides suggestions for designing a reading programme for adult learners at this level. It looks at:

• what to consider when designing a programme
• selecting and using appropriate texts
• monitoring learners’ progress