Writing Inquiry Group 2021

Year-long Collaborative Inquiry and Support for the teaching of Writing
facilitated by Katie Ashmead

Our popular Writing Inquiry Group will continue for its sixth year, with a little change. We will offer two year-long groups: one for PRESCHOOL educators and one for PRIMARY educators, so we can better tailor the dialogue and support for you.

This is a Pedagogical Inquiry Group - not a workshop.

We created this Inquiry Group for all the educators who have participated in our Introductory Mini Courses and who are looking to extend and enrich their pedagogy of writing. Katie will follow the interests and questions from the group and facilitate dialogue where teachers troubleshoot, inspire and support each other.

It is important to understand that these are NOT facilitated like a workshop
where everything is pre-prepared.

Hope you can join us!

Join a small group of like-minded educators from primary school settings to deepen your understandings about the pedagogical approach of Bookmaking and Writing Workshop.

It is a pre-requisite to have previously participated in our Introduction to Bookmaking mini-course (or have worked with Lisa Burman, Katie Ashmead or Amanda Bartram in your site) as the Group will assume prior knowledge and experience. It provides an opportunity to share ideas and practice with each other so a willingness to participate is essential.

What other participants are saying about their Writing Inquiry Group experience:

"It was a fantastic forum of like-minded educators who were all so passionate about Bookmaking! I highly recommend this Study Group to anone who has entered the wonderful world of Bookmaking!"

Lara, Reception Teacher

"Not only did we have the opportunity to learn new skills and have guest speakers share their writing experiences, but the networking with other educators was exciting."

Angela, Early Years Educator

The Study Group will comprise 2 modes for learning (face-to-face & online). It is focussed on educators supporting educators, rather than using workshop or presentation formats.

1. Saturday Sessions (3 hours) in Adelaide in terms 1,2 and 3. This will be facilitated by Katie Ashmead and respond to your questions and interests.

Term 1: Saturday 20 February 2021

Term 2: Saturday 8 May 2021

Term 2: Saturday 19 June 2021 (yes! Two in Term 2)

Term 3: Saturday 7 August 2021

(dates are subject to change)

2. Private FaceBook page where you will be invited to share ideas, successes and ask questions of each other. Moderated by the team at Lisa Burman Consultants, who share articles, blog posts and other resources to support your bookmaking with children. You get life-long membership in this Group.

This year-long project will provide at least 25 hours of professional learning time if you access the FB page just once a week/fortnight. A Certificate of Participation, that is aligned to the Australian Teaching Standards, is provided at the final Saturday Session.

Please note: payment is strictly by credit card via Humanitix only.

Tax invoices are provided immediately should you require reimbursement from your site.

Manual invoicing is not available.