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TitleProcesses for linking writing systems : a parent-teacher partnership in early literacy education
AuthorGoodridge, Megan, J.
SubjectReading (Elementary)|New Zealand
Reading|Parent participation|New Zealand
Community and school|New Zealand
AbstractThis paper reports findings from the school phase of a larger longitudinal study conducted in New Zealand. In that study, the writing development of children in six Maori, six Pakeha (Anglo) and six Samoan families were studied at home before school entry, and fifteen of the same children were studied in their transition to school after age five. The paper focuses on two related interventions aimed at enhancing collaboration between teachers and families for developing the children’s writing expertise. Firstly, it discusses variable influences on teachers’ and parents’ shared knowledge of and goals for literacy development, and the effectiveness of classroom activities. It also discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the procedures for linking writing systems as well as school conditions associated with effective links for writing development.
Volume/YearDirections: Journal of Educational Studies no.32, vol.17, no.1, 1995
Collationp. 54-80 ;
Notes• Bibliography: p. 77-80.
 
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