Bayview Beach Resort, Batu Ferringhi Beach, Penang, Malaysia

27-30 September 1999

Language/Literacy Program - a process that develops all areas of literacy for students aged from 4-adults

Ann Morrice

Literacy Consultant, Book Power Australia, Lindfield, Sydney, Australia.

Abstract

Since 1994 this process, which is based on oral language development has been trialed and implemented in pre schools, primary and high schools, and aboriginal communities across Australia and New Zealand.In all cases increased literacy has resulted. This workshop will showcase examples of writing which have been achieved across the broad spectrum of learners exposed to this teaching process. It will explain the theoretical basis for its success, highlighting current world thought on developing literacy in the classroom. Finally the session will explain the process itself and its ramifications for the classroom. This will be supported by data and videos , which reflect the classroom practice. The process has support from the NSW and QLD Governments, and has a grant from the Anangu Education Service to work with the Aboriginal people in remote central South Australia .Colin Tatz, a prominent researcher in Aboriginal Adolescent suicide has tabled a report in parliament which supports this process when working with aboriginal students.

90 min. workshop
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COMMENTS/NOTES: I have been a speaker a the last two Lern conferences and would like to expand on the work that I presented in the past. The past two years have enabled me to implement this process broadly and to refine my work to enable greater success with students.