Strategies for improving literacy in all subject areas!
Every parent questions the best way to support their child’s literacy journey. The aim of this blog is to provide parents with a resource to help their kids break down the reading process so that they really understand the content. We hope that you will find this useful for all subject areas – after all, literacy is needed in maths, science, geography and so on. These printables are mostly geared to children Year 3/4 upwards.
Boys, literacy and their schooling – why boys aren’t learning
Over the last 20+ years, we have seen a decline in boys’ academic achievement and attitudes towards schooling. This has been particularly evident in the middle years of schooling from year 5 to year 10. This has led to a disconnection of boys in the education system – which is costing schools extra in teacher time and causing parents to worry. Boys are facing an upward struggle.
Unfortunately, the curriculum and assessment trends have not favoured boys either. Content and learning styles that are not boy-centric contributes to an underachievement of boys compared to girls.
Reading problems, poor behaviour & confidence – an interesting connection
The relationship between literacy and behaviour problems is a much-debated area. Which could be the cause and which is the effect? And how is confidence affected?
Literacy is fundamental to life. Without it, we wouldn’t be able to gain meaning from our world. This is why it is essential to continue fighting for great literacy, and reading, skills in our children.
Let’s look at some research that suggests a connection between literacy and behaviour (and how it impacts on student confidence).