{"id":12771,"date":"2020-11-27T13:46:49","date_gmt":"2020-11-27T13:46:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www0.sun.ac.za\/languagecentre\/?post_type=product&#038;p=12771"},"modified":"2024-02-18T23:27:12","modified_gmt":"2024-02-18T21:27:12","slug":"readsmartbesmart-sessions","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/product\/readsmartbesmart-sessions\/","title":{"rendered":"ReadSmartBeSmart sessions <span class=\"test\"><br><strong>FREE<\/strong><\/span>"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_4af741be height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row type_default valign_top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_39035039\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Downloadable documents and links<\/strong><br \/>\n&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/languagecentre.sun.ac.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/ReadSmartBeSmart-workshops_Dates-2022_LC-logo.pdf\">ReadSmartBeSmart workshop programme for 2022<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=Azv6pjwKWEKEM6Eg3_zTSCrf2zlsfbxNj9onz3P4mqhUQ1FEU1Y3UTVTUFI2RUJWTE1GMzJQS0k5WS4u&amp;web=1&amp;wdLOR=cD1AD5684-E2F1-4D77-8572-CFB1A65B3C98\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Registration form<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_39035039\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Facilitators<\/strong><br \/>\nMarisca Coetzee is passionate about reading and believes that everyone should be able to read well. She is an academic literacies expert and lecturer, and has been involved with the Reading Lab since its inception in 2014. She loves equipping people to read better. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-4 wpb_column vc_column_container has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner us_custom_39035039\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Location<\/strong><br \/>\nOnline during the Covid-19 pandemic<br \/>\nFace-to-face workshops: The Reading Lab, 44 Banghoek Road <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_4af741be height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row type_default valign_top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-12 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-tabs style_default switch_click accordion has_scrolling remove_indents title_atleft icon_chevron iconpos_right\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections\"><div class=\"w-tabs-sections-h\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"1589816651139-59be16d6-a5c7\"><button aria-controls=\"content-1589816651139-59be16d6-a5c7\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><p class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">What will I learn?<\/p><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content us_custom_db066de5\" id=\"content-1589816651139-59be16d6-a5c7\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>This ReadSmartBeSmart series consists of six sessions that explore a variety of topics ranging from \u2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>reader identity and how it impacts on the quality of engagement with text;<\/li>\n<li>active and passive approaches to reading;<\/li>\n<li>reader voices;<\/li>\n<li>metacognition and the development of metacognitive awareness; and<\/li>\n<li>thinking tools to comprehend academic text.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"1603645326748-9399a86f-5a7c\"><button aria-controls=\"content-1603645326748-9399a86f-5a7c\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><p class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">What will our sessions look like?<\/p><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1603645326748-9399a86f-5a7c\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Online: <\/strong>We recommend that you register for all six sessions of the ReadSmartBeSmart series. Although each session tackles a separate topic, the sessions are scaffolded and linked thematically, and it will be beneficial to attend the sessions in the sequence they are presented in.<br \/>\nOnline sessions are presented via Microsoft Teams and will be limited to a maximum of eight participants to allow enough time for individualised participation and engagement in online discussions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Face-to-face:<\/strong> We recommend that you register for all six sessions of the ReadSmartBeSmart series. Although each session tackles a separate topic, the sessions are scaffolded and linked thematically and it will be beneficial to attend the sessions in the sequence they are presented in.<br \/>\nFace-to-face sessions will be limited to a maximum of 16 participants to allow enough time for individualised participation and engagement in discussions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"1603645373992-de60d274-9d1f\"><button aria-controls=\"content-1603645373992-de60d274-9d1f\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><p class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">What equipment or technology do I need to be able to participate?<\/p><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1603645373992-de60d274-9d1f\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p><strong>Online: <\/strong>You will need a PC, laptop or tablet to participate via Microsoft Teams. We\u2019d also recommend earphones and a microphone for participating in discussions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Face-to-face: <\/strong>You don\u2019t need any equipment or technology for face-to-face participation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"1603645401735-e41aa15a-1031\"><button aria-controls=\"content-1603645401735-e41aa15a-1031\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><p class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">Who can apply?<\/p><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1603645401735-e41aa15a-1031\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Registered students or SU staff members can apply. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"1603645412870-c3d1dc61-7e1d\"><button aria-controls=\"content-1603645412870-c3d1dc61-7e1d\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><p class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">How do I apply?<\/p><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1603645412870-c3d1dc61-7e1d\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>Click on the &#8216;Apply now&#8217; button at the top or bottom of the page, or use this <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=Azv6pjwKWEKEM6Eg3_zTSCrf2zlsfbxNj9onz3P4mqhUQ1FEU1Y3UTVTUFI2RUJWTE1GMzJQS0k5WS4u&amp;web=1&amp;wdLOR=cD1AD5684-E2F1-4D77-8572-CFB1A65B3C98\">registration link<\/a> to get to the MS form where you can register. \u00a0We will contact you to confirm your placement and make the necessary arrangements.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-tabs-section\" id=\"1603645424326-16571a93-ea6c\"><button aria-controls=\"content-1603645424326-16571a93-ea6c\" class=\"w-tabs-section-header\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-header-h\"><p class=\"w-tabs-section-title\">How will the ReadSmartBeSmart sessions benefit me?<\/p><div class=\"w-tabs-section-control\"><\/div><\/div><\/button><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content\" id=\"content-1603645424326-16571a93-ea6c\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"w-tabs-section-content-h i-cf\"><div class=\"wpb_text_column\" ><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><p>You will reap the benefits of the work that you\u2019ll do in these sessions for the rest of your life as a reader. The ReadSmartBeSmart sessions will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of reading as a whole. Not only will you understand how elements such as your identity as a reader, past experiences with text and metacognitive awareness influences the quality of your interaction with text, you will also learn how to utilise different tools at your disposal to unlock the meaning of text and comprehend what you read.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"w-separator size_medium\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_4af741be height_medium\"><div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\"><div class=\"g-cols vc_row type_default valign_top\"><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper width_full\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" title=\"Contact Us\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"mailto:mcoetzee@sun.ac.za\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Contact Us<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"w-btn-wrapper width_full\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" title=\"Contact Us\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=Azv6pjwKWEKEM6Eg3_zTSCrf2zlsfbxNj9onz3P4mqhUQ1FEU1Y3UTVTUFI2RUJWTE1GMzJQS0k5WS4u&amp;web=1&amp;wdLOR=cD1AD5684-E2F1-4D77-8572-CFB1A65B3C98\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Apply Now<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"w-post-elm product_field price us_custom_2c843678\"><span class=\"woocommerce-Price-amount amount\"><bdi>FREE<\/bdi><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Our ReadSmartBeSmart sessions are powerful, provoking and practical lunch-hour sessions to transform your reading behaviours and help you master academic reading. The session will encourage and critical thinking about and engagement with what you read.<\/p>\n<h5>2024 dates<\/h5>\n<p>BLOCK 1: 11, 12, 18 &amp; 19 March (13:10 &#8211; 14:00)<br \/>\nBLOCK 2: 29 &amp; 30 April and 6 &amp; 7 May (13:10 &#8211; 14:00)<br \/>\nBLOCK 3: 19, 20, 26 &amp; 27 August (13:10 &#8211; 14:00)<br \/>\nBLOCK 4: 7, 8, 14 &amp; 15 October (13:10 &#8211; 14:00)<\/p>\n<section class=\"l-section wpb_row us_custom_4af741be height_medium\">\n<div class=\"l-section-h i-cf\">\n<div class=\"g-cols vc_row type_default valign_top\">\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"w-btn-wrapper width_full\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"mailto:mcoetzee@sun.ac.za\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_col-sm-6 wpb_column vc_column_container\">\n<div class=\"vc_column-inner\">\n<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n<div class=\"w-btn-wrapper width_full\"><a class=\"w-btn us-btn-style_1\" title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=Azv6pjwKWEKEM6Eg3_zTSCrf2zlsfbxNj9onz3P4mqhUQ1FEU1Y3UTVTUFI2RUJWTE1GMzJQS0k5WS4u&amp;web=1&amp;wdLOR=cD1AD5684-E2F1-4D77-8572-CFB1A65B3C98\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"w-btn-label\">Apply Now<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":14020,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[224,223],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-12771","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-free","7":"product_cat-reading","9":"first","10":"instock","11":"taxable","12":"shipping-taxable","13":"product-type-simple"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/12771","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14020"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12771"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=12771"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=12771"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zone.ladybugdigital.co.za\/taalsentrumdebug2025\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=12771"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}