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Structured literacy: An approach to support ākonga who present with dyslexic tendencies in Māori-medium education to learn to read, write and spell in te reo Māori

Kairaranga, 2022, 23(1), 74-105. Weaving educational threads. Weaving educational practice. Shelley Manuel pg 75 Structured literacy is an umbrella term used by the International Dyslexia Association (IDA, 2016, 2018). It unifies all the evidence-based literacy elements and teaching principles based on culminating research available that gets the majority of ākonga reading, writing and spelling in the most effective way. It…

Book: Multilingualism, literacy and dyslexia

Peer, L., & Reid, G. (Eds.). (2016). Multilingualism, literacy and dyslexia : Breaking down barriers for educators. Taylor & Francis Group. Chapter 7: Language, Literacy, Identify and Culture: Challenges and responses for Indigenous Māori learners Sonja Macfarlane, Te Hurinui Clarke and Angus Macfarlane In response to the disparities that continue to exist for Maˉori learners across a range of social indicators,…

Books: Musical Themes

Young Mozart Source: Dunedin Public Library Author: Rachel IsadoraPublisher ‏ : ‎ Viking Juvenile; Library Binding edition (April 1, 1997)ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0670871209Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 – 9 yearsDescription: Rachel Isadora recounts the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart— with special emphasis on his childhood— in clear, straightforward language perfect for little listeners. Each spread features an exquisite watercolor painting depicting…