Effective writing is a necessity, not only for academic success, but also for active participation in our society. Yet, many students are still leaving high school lacking proficiency in this skill. Graham and Perin (2007) investigated the research to determine the … Continued
For any intervention program to be effective, you need to be consistently practising concepts being learned. It’s like learning a musical instrument. If you drop your child off at guitar lessons once a week and the child does not pick up … Continued
I’m often asked about the value of on-line and computer based programs for students that are having difficulty with reading and spelling. Although there is definitely a place for some of these programs, I believe that at this stage of … Continued
The National Centre on Improving Literacy (NCIL) is a partnership among literacy experts, university researches and technical assistant providers, with funding from the United States Department of Education. The mission of this organisation is to increase access to and use … Continued
Are you a supporter or an opponent of national reading assessments? In many countries around the world students are regularly assessed for reading proficiency. Catts (2022) argues that these assessments are unfair to students, teachers and schools. Impact on students … Continued