Philosophical perspectives on school effectiveness and school improvement |
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| Authors: | Jeni Riley |
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| Institution: | Institute of Education, University of London |
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| Abstract: | This article discusses critically the implementation of the National Literacy Strategy (NLS). The following issues are addressed: the importance of literacy in advanced societies; increasing public concern about literacy standards in English and Welsh primary schools; the perceived need for a large-scale intervention into the teaching of literacy from the standpoint of international comparisons and school inspection evidence. The literacy process, its complexities and controversies, are considered and critiqued, along with the extent to which the NLS is able to accommodate the implications of research findings. In conclusion, the evaluation reports on the impact of the NLS are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | National Literacy Strategy Reading Writing Pedagogy |
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