Developing Reading Fluency and Independence: Practical Strategies for TAs

Explore strategies to boost learners' reading fluency, independence and comprehension through effective TA questioning. Trosolwg Mae’r sesiwn hon wedi ei chynllunio i gefnogi cynorthwyr addysgu i ddatblygu rhuglder ac annibyniaeth darllen dysgwyr. Gan adeiladu ar seiliau ffoneg, bydd y sesiwn yn canolbwyntio ar helpu disgyblion i ddarllen gyda mwy o gywirdeb, cyflymder, mynegiant a dealltwriaeth. Bydd cynorthwyr addysgu yn archwilio strategaethau effeithiol megis darllen modeliedig, darllen adleisio a darllen ailadroddus i feithrin hyder ac awtomatigrwydd. Bydd y sesiwn hefyd yn datblygu sgiliau cwestiynu, gan gyflwyno dulliau syml i ddyfnhau dealltwriaeth a chefnogi trafodaeth am destunau. Bydd cyfleoedd ar gyfer trafod, ymarfer ac adlewyrchu yn galluogi cyfranogwyr i ystyried sut i gefnogi ystod o ddysgwyr a mynd i’r afael â rhwystrau cyffredin mewn darllen. Prif ffocws fydd hyrwyddo annibyniaeth, gan sicrhau bod cymorth yn galluogi dysgwyr i gymryd mwy o berchnogaeth dros eu darllen dros amser. Cynulleidfa Darged • Cymorthyddion addysgu sy’n cefnogi darllen ar draws y cyfnod cynradd ac uwchradd • Yn arbennig y rhai sy’n arwain ymyriadau, darllen dan arweiniad neu gymorth ychwanegol Amcanion y Sesiwn • Datblygu dealltwriaeth o ruglder darllen a dilyniant y tu hwnt i ffoneg • Archwilio strategaethau ymarferol i gefnogi rhuglder a hyder • Cryfhau sgiliau cwestiynu i gefnogi dealltwriaeth • Cefnogi dysgwyr i ddod yn ddarllenwyr cynyddol annibynnol • Hyrwyddo dull cyson ac o ansawdd uchel o gefnogi darllen ar draws lleoliadau Cyllid: Dyraniad cyllid o £100 y dydd, fesul Ysgol, er mwyn cefnogi presenoldeb. Sylwch fod lleoedd wedi'i ariannu yn gyfyngedig. Cymhwyster Mae’r dysgu proffesiynol hwn ar gael i weithwyr ysgolion Abertawe yn unig. Overview This practical and engaging session is designed to support teaching assistants in developing learners’ reading fluency and independence. Building on phonics foundations, the session focuses on helping pupils read with increasing accuracy, pace, expression and understanding. Teaching assistants will explore effective strategies such as modelled, echo and repeated reading to build confidence and automaticity. The session will also develop questioning skills, introducing simple approaches to deepen comprehension and support discussion about texts. Opportunities for discussion, practice and reflection will enable participants to consider how to support a range of learners and address common barriers to reading. A key focus will be on promoting independence, ensuring support enables learners to take increasing ownership of their reading over time. Target Audience • Teaching Assistants supporting reading across primary and secondary phases • Particularly those delivering interventions, guided reading or additional support Session Aims • Develop understanding of reading fluency and progression beyond phonics • Explore practical strategies to support fluency and confidence • Strengthen questioning skills to support comprehension • Support learners to become increasingly independent readers • Promote consistent, high-quality reading support across settings Funding: A funding allocation of £100 per day per school is available to support attendance. Please note that funded places are limited. Eligibility This professional learning is available to Swansea school employees only.