Phonics training courses
Early Phonics (Learning the alphabet)
Early Phonics (Learning the alphabet) is a course for ECE and Primary teachers and assistants running transition to school programmes or who want in-depth training on how to teach children the sounds and letters of the alphabet. Parents welcome.
The 3.5 hour Early Phonics training course covers:
• basic phonics theory
• how to teach the alphabet sounds and letters
• learning options for students at different levels of readiness
• lesson planning and practice
• links to Te Whāriki
• modelled lessons and video clips
• teaching tips and assessment
• where to find resources
• Q&A … and more!
Includes the Early Phonics training manual with full lesson plans, assessments and QR codes for videoed lessons. Price includes GST.
Course: $100 pp
Who might attend the Early Phonics training?
– E.C.E. teachers and childcare assistants
– Primary teachers and teacher aides (New Entrant educators and those teaching older students who still need this knowledge)
– Parents (on the understanding that this course is aimed at educators)
Training course outline
Session 1
Background to the alphabet, what is phonics, what children need to have in place to be ready to learn the alphabet, links to Te Whāriki, an overview of the 7 Stages of Phonics, learning how to hear the first sound in a word, learning the letters, Q&A.
Session 2
Learning the letters (cont), learning how to write the letters, how to teach revision, lesson timings, how to correctly make the sounds, handwriting, assessment, Q&A. resources.
We are proud to say all of our courses are:
• full of practical tips and activities you can use immediately
• thought provoking, engaging and often entertaining
• relevant to the modern classroom
• delivered by Yolanda Soryl
• professional, efficient and focused
• highly praised by fellow teachers
Any questions? Please see our ABOUT and FAQ pages for more information but if your question is not answered there, please contact us.
Upcoming courses
This course is run either as a live webinar or an in person course.
Webinar – either a 3.5 hour session or two 1 1/2 hour sessions
In-person course – (3.5 hours). In-service training also available.
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50 placements available
Special group discounts!
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N.B. All discounts must be claimed at the time of booking.
Important information
Early registration is essential
Our Early Phonics course usually fills rapidly so we suggest booking quickly to secure a place.
Last-minute bookings
Yes, we can sometimes accept last-minute registrations so please email our Course Administrator for details.
Location and venue details
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Course participants
1) If a participant is unable to attend, we encourage sending a replacement. To be entitled to a full refund, we must receive written notification no less than 7 days of the course.
2) If a participant withdrawals within 7 days of the course, they will not be eligible for a refund unless there are exceptional circumstances. In these cases, we may accept a full or partial refund.
3) If a registered participant fails to attend a course, nor gives any prior notification, they will not be eligible for any refund.
For withdrawals or changes, please contact [email protected]. Enrolment in a course constitutes acceptance of our terms, conditions and policies.
Organisers
While course cancellations are rare, we guarantee a full refund on all courses. Refunds would be made within 14 days unless you request to transfer the funds towards a future course.
Unless there are extraordinary circumstances beyond our control, course cancellations would be notified by email and/or telephone to the person responsible for the booking no less than 21 days prior to the course date.
We will provide vegan and gluten free snacks for the tea break and/or to nibble on during the course. Teas and coffee will also be provided with a choice of plant milks in most locations. You are welcome to bring your own cows milk.
Food allergies/intolerances?
For those with food allergies or intolerances, please note that our refreshments are always meat, dairy, egg, gluten, nut, onion and garlic free.
Full day courses – no lunch provided
Please note that lunch is not provided and due to the short 30 minute lunch break, we recommend bringing your own lunch if attending a full day course. You are of course welcome to pop out at lunchtime to buy it if you prefer.
1) Payments not made at the time of booking are required to be paid by the 20th of the month following date of invoice.
2) If paying by direct credit, please use the invoice number as a reference when making payment.
3) If you require an extension to pay please contact us immediately as overdue accounts are passed on to our debt collection agency with all collection costs being added to the account.
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