Exploring the impact of a story-based teacher training programme on language and early literacy in 4- and 5-year-olds. A description of the Afrikaans children in the study sample.

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Date

2023

Authors

Cain, Kate
O'Carroll, Shelley
Oakhill, Jane
Klop, Daleen

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Publisher

Wordworks

Abstract

This is the fourth in a series of five research briefs that explore the impact of Little Stars, a story-based teacher training programme on language and early literacy in 4- and 5-year-olds. This brief describes the Afrikaans children in the study, their home learning environment and their early development across different developmental domains.

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More information about the Little Stars training programme and materials can be found at: www.wordworks.org.za

Keywords

Early language, Early literacy, South Africa, Narrative, Vocabulary, ELOM, Home learning environment, Afrikaans, 4- and 5-year-olds

Citation

Cain, K., O’Carroll, S., Oakhill, J., Klop, D., & Smith, A. (2023). Exploring the impact of a story-based teacher training programme on language and early literacy in 4- and 5-year-olds. A description of the Afrikaans children in the study sample. Wordworks: Cape Town.