When Suffixes get to Work
The SPELD NSW Spelling Series
When Suffixes get to Work
Different suffixes can have different jobs. Identifying them and understanding their purpose is important knowledge for teachers and helps not just with spelling but with grammar and vocabulary. In this course, we take you on a metalanguage joy-ride through the world of suffixes! We will model simple ways we can communicate these complex ideas to students.
The SPELD NSW Spelling Series
On-demand professional learning about explicit and evidence-based spelling instruction.
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Perfect for teachers, interventionists and speech pathologists looking to develop their own spelling content knowledge and learn some explicit instruction routines to confidently teach students to become fluent writers!
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Learn about clever planning tricks, key spelling rules, orthographic patterns, morphology, and instructional routines that will make teaching spelling simple yet effective.
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Register for 1, 2 or all of these online courses and complete the professional learning when and where it suits you!
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Low-cost starter option
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6 weeks access
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Perfect for a quick skills boost
Price per person
$60
MOST FLEXIBLE
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12 months access
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Learn anytime, at your pace
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Revisit lessons anytime
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Best for ongoing reference
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Group discounts apply for 5 or more registrations
Price per person
$75
School partnerships
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Leadership consultation
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Whole school implementation support
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Professional learning for all your staff
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Frequently Asked Questions
Practical answers to your questions about teaching suffixes clearly and effectively!
Morphology plays a very important role in English orthography and there are many suffixes that students need to understand and be able to write in order to spell accurately!
This course focuses on teaching common suffixes, their function or meaning and how to apply them to base words.
You should take this course if you are interested in understanding how to teach spelling beyond phonics and you want to learn some simple explicit instruction routines for teaching morphology.
This course is for teachers and speech pathologists who want to improve students’ spelling and understanding of morphology.
You will learn the meaning or function of some important suffixes and how to teach them in a scaffolded and explicit manner.
The course includes teaching demonstrations, visual scaffolds, planning samples and examples scripts.
Your school or clinic will benefit because the course will provide you with an effective and targeted way to teach basic morphology.
Yes, the course is based on morphology research and structured literacy practice.
Do you need some support in registering for this course?
Contact the SPELD NSW Team!
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