SELC 2025 holds Jolly Phonics Masterclass on English to empower educators
The full-day training aims to inspire and equip educators with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to teach early literacy through the acclaimed Jolly Phonics programme.
Jolly Phonics is a systematic, multi-sensory phonics programme designed to help children learn to read and write.
It focuses on teaching the letter sounds of the English language, letter formation, blending, segmenting, and identifying sounds in words, all through an engaging and interactive approach.
The programme uses a wide variety of methods, including stories, songs, actions, and games, to accommodate different learning styles, making it an ideal introduction to literacy for young learners.
This masterclass is specially curated for teachers, literacy coordinators, preschool educators, and anyone passionate about improving phonics instruction.
Throughout the day, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the five core skills of Jolly Phonics, learn effective and structured techniques to teach 42 English sounds, and explore how to support learners with special educational needs and those learning English as a second language.
The session will also highlight the use of Jolly Classroom and digital tools to enhance daily lessons, while offering practical tips for teaching children with diverse learning needs.
The training will be led by a panel of expert trainers from Jolly Learning, including Yvonne Dalorto, Dr Susan Whittaker, Creena Alison Wong, Elaine Marcia Wong, and Natalie Southgate.
Adding to the prestige of the event, Sara Wernham, co-author of Jolly Phonics, will make a special guest appearance to share rare insights into the global impact and success of the programme.
Upon completion of the masterclass, all participants will receive a certificate of completion, personally signed by Sara Wernham, Chris Jolly OBE, the founder of Jolly Phonics, and Gilbert Jolly, CEO of Jolly Learning.
Priced at RM216.00, inclusive of eight per cent Sales and Services Tax, the masterclass offers a comprehensive and affordable training experience for educators who are committed to making a meaningful difference in their classrooms.
Registration is now open and can be completed by scanning the QR code or by visiting www.selconference.com.
For further information, please visit www.selconference.com, call +6082 555 189, or email [email protected].
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