March 19thPresenter: Kathryn Kohl, Ph.D., Literacy Specialist
The critical role of the home environment in early literacy learning is widely documented. Relevant studies have examined home-school relations through socioeconomic factors, and home practices which support school success. Other studies, including my own doctoral research, have investigated differences between children's home-based literacy learning and school-based literacy instruction and achievement. Early predictors of later school success in reading and writing include alphabetic knowledge, phonological and phonemic awareness, and story-sharing experience. Parents and caregivers can provide models, opportunities for authentic literacy experiences, and scaffolding for learning. By sharing current knowledge of factors that support school success, educators and community services can enable families to provide positive home literacy environments for students of all ages.
As usual the lecture is FREE, intended for parents and professionals, and takes place in the Lynch Conference Room at the NSMC North Shore Children's Hospital, from 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.
Registration is required: email Marguerite Roberts or call 978 354 2660.
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