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WEBINAR: INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INFORMATIONAL TEXT IN THE SENIOR PRIMARY CLASSRROM

WEBINAR: INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INFORMATIONAL TEXT IN THE SENIOR PRIMARY CLASSRROM

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The ability to comprehend informational text is crucial to students’ overall literacy success (Zimmerman & Reed, 2020). In this webinar we will explore the role of informational text in supporting literacy instruction across the senior primary years. Join Clara Maria Fiorentini for an exploration of meaningful and engaging strategies to enhance the literacy learning opportunities afforded by informational text use in the senior primary classroom.

Clara Maria Fiorentini is a lecturer in Initial Teacher Education at Marino Institute of Education, specialising in Literacy and Early Childhood Education. Prior to this, Clara taught for eleven years in an urban, DEIS primary school in Co. Dublin, Ireland. Clara provides CPD for primary teachers and early childhood professionals in the areas of literacy, children's literature, play based learning and school transitions. Clara is completing her PhD research in early literacy development and transitions to formal literacy learning. Clara is currently an executive committee member of the Literacy Association of Ireland and was the President of LAI for 2024. You can connect with Clara via her website www.claramariafiorentini.com or via Instagram.

Course Details

Course Date 16-01-2025 7:00 pm
Course End Date 16-01-2025 8:00 pm
Cut off date 16-01-2025 7:00 pm
Capacity Unlimited
Individual Price FREE
Speaker Clara Maria Fiorentini, Lecturer at Marino Institute of Education
Select Hours 1
Location ONLINE (via ZOOM)