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1. Abracadabra: A study in the development, implementation, and effectiveness of a web-based literacy resource (2009)
Authors: Robert Savage, Phil Abrami, Noella Piquette-Tomei, Eileen Wood, Gia Deleveaux
This report describes research designed to explore the effectiveness of the ABRACADABRA (ABRA) web-based literacy system. The project involved more than 400 students in kindergarten to Grade 2 in classrooms in Alberta, Ontario and Quebec.
Analysis of the findings showed that the ABRA system as used by teachers had significant effects on children’s sight word reading and awareness of the structure of language. There were also discernible but non-significant effects on the children’s knowledge of letters.
The authors point out that most previous research on the impact of educational technology has focused on single commercially available CD/video packages. The more dynamic web-based technologies that are readily available, free to all users, could have a profound impact on literacy practice across Canada.
Added: 2012-02-21
2. Design and Information Technology in the Elementary Classroom (1991)
Women's Education des femmes, Summer 1991 - Vol. 92, No. 1
Series: Canadian Congress for Learning Opportunities for Women (CCLOW)
Authors: Sheila Rhodes
In this article, the author discusses offering design and information technology in Ontario's public school system.
Added: 2004-03-29
3. Family Math Groups (2009)
An Exploration of Content and Style
Authors: Kate Nonesuch
In this literature review, the author outlines the relationship of family math and family literacy, explores the importance of play in developing early skills, and traces the mathematical development of early childhood. She reviews several large and small scale family math programs, and discusses common findings as to what makes these programs successful. Finally, she notes some of the homework advice available to parents, in the context of home-school relationships. Except where noted, the examples reflect the experiences of the author.
Added: 2009-04-28
4. French-Immersion education in Canada (2007)
Lessons in Learning – May 17, 2007
Series: Lessons in Learning
Authors: Canadian Council on Learning (CCL)
In Canada, French-English bilingualism carries economic and cultural benefits. As well, studies have shown that bilingualism offers cognitive benefits.
French immersion is one of several French as a Second Language (FSL) program options available in elementary and secondary schools across Canada. Immersion programs vary according to the age of first French instruction, and the intensity of French instruction.
Overall, French immersion appears to be an effective approach to fostering French–English bilingualism among young Anglophone Canadians, the authors of this paper say. Students graduate from immersion programs with strong French-language skills and show above-average achievement in English literacy, and in math and science.
But while French immersion is clearly a successful program, current participation rates indicate that immersion education is not sufficiently widespread to increase substantially the rates of French–English bilingualism among Canadians.
A number of factors must be addressed before substantial expansion in immersion programs is likely to occur. Among the factors the authors cite are a shortage of qualified French-immersion teachers in most provinces; high attrition rates, particularly after Grade 8; and low participation rates among immigrant students.
Added: 2013-01-31
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5. It Takes a Village to Raise a Reader (2005)
Building Literacy Across Generations
Authors: Ray Doiron, Jessie Lees
For over ten years, Project L.O.V.E. (Let Older Volunteers Educate) has brought together senior volunteers and elementary grade students in Prince Edward Island schools for the purpose of reading books and enjoying a shared literacy experience. In this research report, the authors examine the impact of Project L.O.V.E. on elementary children’s literacy development in Prince Edward Island. Two major questions guided the entire project: 1) What literacy and social benefits do Project L.O.V.E. volunteers contribute to the development of elementary students? and 2) What aspects of Project L.O.V.E. could be changed to make the contributions volunteers make to student’s literacy and social well-being more extensive and more generally applicable?
This is a comprehensive report that includes background information on project L.O.V.E and past studies, research design and methods, current research, social benefits of the project for both students and seniors, as well as literacy benefits for students.
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Added: 2008-02-05
6. Promising practices in primary mathematics instruction (2009)
Lessons in Learning – June 10, 2009
Series: Lessons in Learning
Authors: Canadian Council on Learning (CCL)
Despite Canada’s strong performance on international assessments of mathematical skill among 15-year-olds, many Canadian students have weak math skills and struggle in their math classes. It has been suggested that classroom strategies fostering exploration and discovery, and guiding students to construct their own learning and knowledge, can be effective in ensuring that all students acquire strong mathematical skills.
However, based on a review of 37 articles published between 1990 and 2007, the authors of this paper suggest that such an approach has modest effects on student achievement.
From their analysis, they suggest that best practices in mathematics instruction are multiple and complementary; different methods benefit different students; resources must be deployed thoughtfully; and teachers and teacher training may be the most important factors in achievement.
Added: 2012-04-03
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