ERIC Number: ED513441
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Publication Date: 2010-Jun
Pages: 20
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A Review of the Research Evidence Underpinning Partners in Literacy
Mottram, Emily; McCoy, Emily
National Literacy Trust
In the last three decades, several strands of research have produced compelling evidence justifying a focus on the family with a particular emphasis on early years in order to raise literacy standards. Partners in Literacy is an evidence-based model which is built on these key research findings, these are: (1) Families and parents are critical to children's attainment. Parental involvement in their child's literacy practices positively affects children's academic performance and is a more powerful force for academic success than other family background variables, such as social class, family size and level of parental education; (2) The home is crucial. Parents have the greatest influence on the achievement of young people through supporting their learning in the home rather than supporting activities in school; and (3) Early intervention is vital. The earlier parents become involved in their children's literacy practices, the more profound the results and the longer-lasting the effects. Children learn long before they enter formal education. This paper looks in detail at the range of research underpinning the Partners in Literacy (PiL) model. (Contains 4 figures and 9 footnotes.) [This document was originally written by Angelica Bonci in 2008.]
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Models, Intervention, Family Characteristics, Parent Participation, Academic Achievement, Parent School Relationship, Literature Reviews, Evidence, Research Reports, Family Environment, Predictor Variables, Correlation, Definitions, Classification, Partnerships in Education, Literacy, Family Programs, Young Children, Family Role, Parent Role, Family Influence, Parent Influence, Early Experience, Incidental Learning
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Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Early Childhood Education; Preschool Education
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Language: English
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Authoring Institution: National Literacy Trust (England)
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