Presentations from The Literacy Bug
Please enjoy and explore many of our full length presentations on key topics. Send us a message with any questions, comments or recommendations.
Welcome to the Literacy Bug
This video provides an introduction to the features of The Literacy Bug website (https://www.theliteracybug.com). We are dedicated to sharing information that can foster effective literacy teaching and learning practices across the lifespan. Please explore and enjoy!
An Overview of Literacy Development
This video is an hour-long presentation that provides An Overview of Literacy Development. It explores the many components of literacy development, the stages of literacy development, and the dual-demands of "code-based" and "meaning-based" practices. Presentation slides available for download at http://bit.ly/2-Literacy-Overview. Also available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/yMGU7UIJ4RU
How to Plan and Monitor for Effective Teaching and Learning
This video is a presentation that provides advice on "How to plan and monitor effective teaching and learning". It emphasises the need for teachers to develop scaffolded activities that provide learners with the skills to succeed. Presentation slides are available for download at http://bit.ly/2-Planning-Monitoring. Also available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/cZrtB8dTZEg
Teaching According to the Stages of Literacy Development
This video is a presentation that explores the changing nature of literacy across the various stages of literacy development. In so doing, we discuss how instruction must change as learners consolidate core skills and prepare for new skills and expectations. Teaching routines for the various stages of literacy development are also discussed. Please explore and enjoy! Presentation slides are available for download at http://bit.ly/2-Teaching-Routines-Stages. Also available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/D7vUhqVXLWg.
Additional Resources for Planning and Monitoring of Effective Teaching and Learning
This video is a presentation that summarises a range of resources that can help teachers better plan and monitor for effective literacy teaching and learning. We encourage visitor to download the presentation slides and resources at http://bit.ly/2-Planning-Monitoring-Resources. Also available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/R71j5_kegzk.
Mastering the Alphabetic Code: the Interface between Oral and Print Language
This video is a presentation that outlines the key elements involved in learning to “master the alphabetic code”, such as phonemic awareness, phonemic knowledge, letter-sound correspondence, orthographic patterns, morphological patterns and automatic word recognition and construction skills. It emphasises the need for teachers to develop scaffolded activities that provide learners with the skills to succeed. Presentation slides are available for download at http://bit.ly/Mastering-the-Code. Also available on YouTube at https://youtu.be/dA4nt3rxTYM.
The Sentence: Types, Features and Structures
We are pleased to share "The Sentence: Features, Types and Structures" and the slides for the presentation are available from http://bit.ly/2-The-Sentence. The topic - grammar - may not spark excitement in the general audience, yet it is something of a secret passion at The Literacy Bug. Please enjoy and explore.