Reading with comprehension is the goal of reading instruction. To achieve this goal students need to be able to read accurately and fluently, and have a strong vocabulary and good general knowledge. Reading comprehension includes components such as inferencing, understanding of syntax, and making connections. These can be taught explicitly to help improve comprehension.
Who should attend
This seminar is suitable for F-6 classroom and specialist teachers, school executive, and support staff, as it examines the development and complexity of reading comprehension.
What the seminar covers
This information session is designed to give teachers and other school-based professionals practical information and advice regarding effective reading instruction that will help all children learn to read.
The session examines:
Delivery mode
Delivered in a 75-minute online format, this seminar is ideal for educators who would like to learn more about reading comprehension and how to develop it in students using evidence-based methods.
Seminar 5 – Teaching Reading Comprehension in Primary School
Tuesday 25 November 2025
3.30pm-4.45pm AEDT