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Indigenous Literacy -
We believe that the Association can make a significant contribution to Indigenous Literacy which we believe is key to young Indigenous people gaining employment. We have access to a wide network of specialists in the field (researchers, teachers and evaluators) and it is the intention of the association to seek funding from various sources to support Indigenous Literacy projects that are underpinned by sound research.
For example we would want to fund methods of teaching literacy that have a positive outcome. Information from the Indigenous Literacy projects could then inform future research and practice.
Recent advances in the teaching of literacy to Indigenous students have been proven to be very effective.
Let us take an example. Prior to Charles Darwin University introducing an Accelerated Literacy Program into schools in the Northern Territory, in one school of around 400 students 41% were more than 18 months behind their age level in reading.
After just 12 months of Accelerated Literacy, their individual reading levels increased by a minimum of 1.6 years. The largest gain was 2.8 years. [1]
[1] http://www.creativespirits.info/aboriginalculture/education/aboriginal-
