Learning Together A DECD program for families with children aged birth to three Located in areas of...
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Learning Together A DECD program for families with children aged birth to three Located in areas of ‘disadvantage’ in 7 communities Aims to engage families
Learning Together A DECD program for families with children
aged birth to three Located in areas of disadvantage in 7
communities Aims to engage families in their childrens
learning
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Program model Early childhood educators work with families in a
range of activities Working with concepts of learning in the
everyday, attachment and wellbeing Learning Together uses a
strengths based approach to families (not an expert or deficit
model) A participatory and collaborative style of engagement with
families
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What impact does Learning Together have? An extensive internal
evaluation was conducted from 2010 to 2013 Several reports were
published, culminating in the Final Impact report and Technical
report which were released in 2013.
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Increased numbers of families are engaging in activities that
support literacy and numeracy development more frequently 100% of
children are engaging with books at least sometimes 78% of families
are engaging with libraries, both borrowing and attending
programs
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RRR ratings
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Learning Together 2014 Conclusion Involvement in Learning
Together has significant effects on families knowledge, confidence
and behaviours Research points to clear links between these effects
and improved outcomes for children Learning Together is a powerful
long term strategy for families to support their child to achieve
their potential.
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Learning Together Leading to... Playgroups in Schools
Aboriginal Family Literacy Strategy Preschool provision in small
rural communities.. Integrating Preschools with the first years of
school