Re-Thinking Comprehension in Secondary: Critical Importance of Knowledge
Join us online to explore why knowledge is key for true understanding in secondary education!
Join Us Online for Re-Thinking Comprehension in Secondary Classrooms: Why Knowledge is the Foundation of Understanding & Critical Thinking
Overview
For years, we’ve been told that comprehension is a set of transferable skills — predict, infer, summarise — and students will understand any text.
But what if comprehension isn’t primarily a skill problem… but a knowledge problem?
In this free 45-minute webinar (+ live Q&A), we’ll rethink comprehension through the lens of the Science of Reading — with a focus on secondary classrooms, while remaining equally applicable to primary teachers.
We’ll explore why knowledge is the strongest driver of understanding, why “critical thinking” depends on domain-specific knowledge, and why strategy-heavy approaches often fail to shift outcomes.
The focus is clarity, not more activities, not more programs, but a sharper understanding of how comprehension actually works.
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of:
- Why students can read fluently but still struggle to understand or make connections
- Why generic comprehension strategies have limited impact
- Why knowledge is the foundation of deep thinking
- What this means for English and content-area teaching
- How to make more effective planning decisions immediately
This session is grounded in research but focused on practical implications for real classrooms.
Who This Session Is For
This webinar is designed for secondary teachers, instructional leaders, and curriculum designers, and is equally relevant for primary teachers wanting to strengthen comprehension foundations.
It’s suitable whether you’re new to the Science of Reading or looking to apply it more intentionally in upper primary or secondary contexts.
Event Details
📍 Online
⏰ 45 minutes + live Q&A
🎟 Free
(Australia/Sydney Timezone)
P.S. If these events interest you, check out our other events.
Join us online to explore why knowledge is key for true understanding in secondary education!
Join Us Online for Re-Thinking Comprehension in Secondary Classrooms: Why Knowledge is the Foundation of Understanding & Critical Thinking
Overview
For years, we’ve been told that comprehension is a set of transferable skills — predict, infer, summarise — and students will understand any text.
But what if comprehension isn’t primarily a skill problem… but a knowledge problem?
In this free 45-minute webinar (+ live Q&A), we’ll rethink comprehension through the lens of the Science of Reading — with a focus on secondary classrooms, while remaining equally applicable to primary teachers.
We’ll explore why knowledge is the strongest driver of understanding, why “critical thinking” depends on domain-specific knowledge, and why strategy-heavy approaches often fail to shift outcomes.
The focus is clarity, not more activities, not more programs, but a sharper understanding of how comprehension actually works.
You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of:
- Why students can read fluently but still struggle to understand or make connections
- Why generic comprehension strategies have limited impact
- Why knowledge is the foundation of deep thinking
- What this means for English and content-area teaching
- How to make more effective planning decisions immediately
This session is grounded in research but focused on practical implications for real classrooms.
Who This Session Is For
This webinar is designed for secondary teachers, instructional leaders, and curriculum designers, and is equally relevant for primary teachers wanting to strengthen comprehension foundations.
It’s suitable whether you’re new to the Science of Reading or looking to apply it more intentionally in upper primary or secondary contexts.
Event Details
📍 Online
⏰ 45 minutes + live Q&A
🎟 Free
(Australia/Sydney Timezone)
P.S. If these events interest you, check out our other events.
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