This conversation explores why the way we teach kids to read and write is changing - and what you need to know as a parent.
It’s a movement all around the world and in this episode we start in New Zealand with two of the educators who have driven the change there, Carla McNeil from Learning Matters and Liz Kane from Liz Kane literacy.
Carla and Liz provide practical tips for parents to support their child’s reading and writing journey at home. They also highlight the positive impact of this approach on both teachers and students, while acknowledging the challenges of implementing these changes in schools.
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Mel
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Structured Literacy
03:00 Personal Journeys and Motivations
06:10 The Role of Parents in Literacy
09:08 Understanding Structured Literacy
11:56 Teaching Methods and Differentiation
15:10 Impact on Teachers and Students
17:59 Reading at Home: Strategies for Parents
21:05 Measuring Impact and Progress
24:03 Supporting Learning at Home
26:55 Acknowledging Teacher Efforts
30:00 Ensuring Best Practices in Schools