by dbak580 | Mar 26, 2023 | Events, News, Successful Literacy and Learning, Updates
Professor Brigid McNeill from the University of Canterbury and A Better Start Literacy Approach joined RNZ’s The Panel to talk about improving literacy levels in Aotearoa New Zealand’s tamariki. The Better Start Literacy Approach is a structured approach...
by dbak580 | Jan 5, 2023 | Big Data, Clinical study, Contestable, Events, News, Newsletter, Our people, Peer reviewed publication, Research activity, Resilient Teens, Science theme leader, Successful Literacy and Learning, Updates
Meri Kirihimete from the team at A Better Start, In this latest issue of A Better Start newsletter: – Update from the Challenge Director, Wayne Cutfield – 2022 Symposium – Guidelines for Supporting Students Who Self-Harm – Beautiful Gifts this...
by michelecrawshaw | Aug 11, 2022 | Media release, Successful Literacy and Learning
A comprehensive programme to lift the literacy skills of all learners in their first year at school is having “out of this world” results, says a Waikato principal. The Better Start Literacy Approach (BSLA) was developed by Professors Gail Gillon and...
by michelecrawshaw | Apr 13, 2022 | Media release, Peer reviewed publication, Successful Literacy and Learning
Past literacy teaching methods that don’t have a strong evidence base have disadvantaged our learners who need help the most, says NZ literacy expert Professor Gail Gillon. Talking to 1 News following the launch of the Government’s Literacy & Communication...
by michelecrawshaw | Apr 1, 2022 | Expert opinion, Media release, Newsletter, Successful Literacy and Learning
Professor Gillon, Deputy director of the Better Start National Science Challenge and Director of the Child Wellbeing Research Institute at the University of Canterbury, was invited to attend the launch of the Ministry of Education’s Literacy & Communication and...
by michelecrawshaw | Oct 8, 2021 | Media release, Peer reviewed publication, Successful Literacy and Learning
When: Wednesday October 27 at 3.30pm REGISTER HERE to book your free place and receive the Zoom link. A Better Start E Tipu e Rea National Science Challenge invites you to a free webinar exploring the impact of Covid-19 and increased screen time on children’s...
