Literacy Awakening: Narrowing the Literacy Divide among Rural Children

Vol.1 No.1

Year:

2005

Issue: Jun-Aug

Title	: Literacy Awakening: Narrowing the Literacy Divide among Rural Children
Author Name	: Fatimah Hashim
Synopsis	:
This paper describes an intervention program initiated to assist children from disadvantaged backgrounds attain early literacy skills. The pedagogy includes use of play and technology. Data shows significant gains in assessment scores after seven months. Implications for policy and practice are offered.