This 2-day workshop provides participants with a basic understanding of the role of literacy in the life of children, their parents and the community.
Topics that are explored include the following:
A short history of literacy How literacy is perceived today Adult literacy Family Literacy The role of oral language in children’s literacy development Emergent (early) literacy development The role of environmental print in emergent literacy development Parental role in emergent literacy development
The workshop provides participants with many opportunities to be actively involved in examining and developing strategies to support family literacy activities. A manual is provided to all participants.
This training is being offered by the Centre for Family Literacy through funding from the Parent-Child Literacy Strategy of Community Programs, Alberta Government.
Foundations in Family Literacy
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