AN INTRODUCTION TO SHARED READING FACILITATION

It gives you a sense of hope for the world” – shared reading training participant

This training training program will equip participants with the fundamental skills and techniques used in the practice of shared reading. Our training introduces the key concepts of shared reading in a fun and accessible mixture of theory and practical activities.

You will learn the following skills:

  • facilitating a session

  • building on existing capacities to integrate shared reading into your own practice

  • provoking meaningful interactions between diverse clients

  • developing a framework for supporting client wellbeing and growth

  • developing safe and inclusive spaces, welcoming those with differing literacy levels and those facing other barriers

  • evaluating the impact of a session
  • applying the theory and techniques of shared reading practice to the specific the needs of your clients.

Participants will receive:

A training manual covering the course.

Enough materials to run 10 shared reading sessions.

Six months of telephone and email support following the training.

Three professional development sessions (1.5 hours each) by webinar.

Access to the wider shared reading network.

Testimonials from past participants:

“Shared reading has opened up another way for me to communicate with people. I have another avenue to help them and as a case worker that is what you are looking for. It helps to get an outcome quicker, so that instead of waiting two years to help someone, I can help them in three months.” – Susan, employment consultant

“The best training I have ever done. It has given me a new way to connect with challenging clients.” – Catherine, support worker

“This training was the best thing to happen to the Blue Mountains for a long time.” – Terry, community volunteer

“When I use shared reading … I find that I can bring people’s attention to particular issues in a way that engages them in solutions and creates understanding rather than puts them on the back foot.” – Karon, nurse educator

The facilitators leading our workshops:

Christopher Smith

CEO, Shared Reading NSW

Christopher Smith has 10 years experience working in learning and development and community based inclusive development roles. He brings both of these skills to the facilitation of shared reading training sessions. His practice builds on the existing strengths of trainees to empower and build confidence in shared reading facilitation. He is also an active and experienced shared reading group facilitator, having delivered hundreds of reading sessions in both the UK and Australia.

Alex Carbonetti

Learning and Development Manager, Shared Reading NSW

Alex Carbonetti has 30 years experience in adult education, much of which has been in the Community Services sector. She has worked in service organisations and training companies facilitating the professional development of employees, volunteers and students. Alex now manages the learning and development opportunities for shared reading facilitators and the public in general.

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