23-5420 Engaging Oral Language in the Primary Classroom 3rd to 6th Class

“The importance of the teacher in promoting oral language development in the classroom cannot be over-stated.” (Cregan, 2019)

We will explore opportunities for oral language development in the senior primary classrooms.

Participants will explore effective strategies, supports and resources for playful and engaging oral language development in the contemporary classroom.

Join Clara Fiorentini of Marino Institute of Education, as she shares:

• Effective routines and procedures to facilitate language development in the primary classroom

• Flexible strategies and activities to support language development across the school day

• Insights into planning for ‘appropriately playful’ and ‘appropriately engaging’ oral language instruction in accordance with the Primary Language Curriculum (2019)