Reading Literacy: NWU Closes Gap Between Theory and Practice
“Teaching reading is rocket science.” This quote by Louisa Moats underlines the importance of reading literacy, and that is why researchers and teacher educators from the North-West University’s (NWU’s) Faculty of Education are taking the lead to promote reading literacy in the foundation phase.
They are of the opinion that the reality of teachers needing better resources, preparation and professional development to carry out deliberate instruction in reading, spelling, and writing, should prompt action rather than criticism.
These NWU researchers and teacher educators are involved in two projects that address reading literacy initiatives in South Africa. They are the Strengthening Foundation Phase Teacher Education and the Work-integrated Learning projects, which form part of the Teaching and Learning Development Capacity Improvement Programme.