The Aga Khan University Professional Development Centre North
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The Aga Khan University Professional Development Centre, North (PDCN) Reading for Children (Rf. C) in Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) September 10, 2018
Ghizer, Hunza, Diamer, Ghanche Rf. C 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 Rf. C • 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 Rf. C 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 Rf. C.
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 Rf. C • 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.
Voices from the Community on Rf. C (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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