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Gail Gillon1,2
1Child Well-Being Research Institute, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, and.
International Journal of Speech-Language Pathology
|July 18, 2023
Summary
Speech pathologists can reduce educational inequities by building community partnerships. The Better Start Literacy Approach demonstrates success in enhancing early literacy skills for young children, including those with lower oral language abilities.
Area of Science:
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Education
- Literacy Studies
Background:
- Current educational inequities disproportionately affect children with communication challenges.
- Strengths-based and culturally responsive literacy interventions are gaining traction.
- The science of reading provides a foundation for effective literacy instruction.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for systemic change in early literacy practices.
- To highlight the role of community partnerships in addressing educational disparities.
- To present the Better Start Literacy Approach as a model for effective intervention.
Main Methods:
- The paper contextualizes a keynote address from the 2022 Speech Pathology Australia National Conference.
- It describes the Better Start Literacy Approach (Te Ara Reo Matatini), an early literacy program implemented in New Zealand.
- The approach is based on the science of reading and emphasizes strengths-based, culturally responsive practices.
Main Results:
- Data indicate the Better Start Literacy Approach significantly improves foundational literacy skills in 5- and 6-year-olds.
- The approach is effective even for children starting school with lower oral language abilities.
- Large-scale implementation demonstrates program efficacy.
Conclusions:
- Speech pathologists are crucial in driving systems-level change for early literacy.
- Strong community partnerships are essential for advocating and supporting necessary changes.
- The Better Start Literacy Approach offers a scalable model for enhancing literacy outcomes for all children.
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