The Aga Khan University Professional Development Centre, North (PDCN) Reading for Children (RfC) in Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) September 10, 2018 The Aga Khan University Professional Development Centre, North (PDCN)
Ghizer, Hunza, Diamer, Ghanche RfC Coverage as Part of SIP
Reading for Children: WHY? One of the strongest predictors of later academic success Re-inforcement of positive relationships in families Reading for pleasure: develops language, literacy, critical thinking, communication, social and emotional skills (AKDN 2015). Imagination and creative skills.
The objectives of RfC Access to books- stories Enjoy positive family interactions Strengthen parents/caregivers’ confidence - to support children’s learning and development Readiness for reading and school Reinforce emerging literacy skills Sustain/develop literacy skills among adults with limited literacy. (AKDN 2015)
Providing Support to RfC Two libraries: (i) school-based and (ii) community-based Provide books, along with bookshelves. Build the capacity of a teacher and a community member to facilitate. Train parents to read with children Build teacher capacity in schools, through QATs, on RfC.
School and Community Libraries No of libraries: Schools: 132 Comms: 110 Books provided: Schools: 1229 Comms:916 Ownership & management: school management & community Community decides location. Books issued 10000 times since 2016
Key Insights Emerging from RfC Significance: illiterate parents’ contribution towards children’s literacy experiences. Key role of home-community-school relationships in establishing children’s reading habits More friendly relationships between teachers and students. Reading for fun and without fear.
A Community Librarian from Immit, Ishkoman Voices from the Community on RfC (Cont..) A Community Librarian from Immit, Ishkoman
Impact of Reading for Children Reading culture enhanced. Parents’ motivation towards children’s learning improved. Time for reading in school timetable. Community involvement in children’s education.
Impact of Reading for Children (Cont..) Students’ motivation, oral communication, reading skills, confidence and joy for reading increased. Enhanced positive relationships between parents and children, as well as teachers.
A Short Video on ECED Class
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