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Wednesday, November 5, 2025
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Events Detail
Big Words: Decoding, Encoding & Making Meaning
15
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Online
Audience: Faculty, Graduate Students, Students, Visitors
Tickets: Click here
"We are thrilled to invite you to an exclusive event designed to build upon your expertise: Big Words: Decoding, Encoding & Making Meaning.
This timely and practical workshop will be facilitated by renowned expert Dr. Zoi Philippakos, providing actionable strategies for tackling complex words head-on.
What You Will Learn
Multisyllabic words are the foundation of content area texts and often the biggest barrier to comprehension and written expression. This session focuses on making the complex manageable by exploring:
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Impact on Comprehension: How complex words directly affect a student’s ability to understand grade-level texts.
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Grammar and Writing: The critical link between understanding word structure and developing sophisticated grammatical skills and clear writing.
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Actionable Strategies: Specific, research-based instructional techniques for teaching students to decode, define, and use "big words" effectively in both reading and writing.
Event Details
This professional learning opportunity is proudly sponsored by the Literacy Education Program at Lehman College. Participation includes 2 CTLE credits for NYS Teacher Certification!