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Literacy Acceleration Literacy Acceleration is an intervention strategy developed by Dr Tony Lingard and the TAs working with him over many years at two secondary schools in the South-west of England. It is based on the idea that secondary pupils who have failed to make normal progress need to follow a literacy programme with objectives that focus directly on their learning needs. This is in sharp contrast to the view that all secondary pupils should follow the same English curriculum, irrespective of their developmental levels. Schools across the UK and Ireland have adopted Literacy Acceleration and found it to be successful. Several research studies have shown Literacy Acceleration can enable secondary-age pupils who have fallen behind their peers to make substantial learning gains. For instance, it is not unusual for pupils to make two or three years progress with reading comprehension during Year 7. The research also indicates that Literacy Acceleration is far more effective than the normal secondary English curriculum, which is designed predominately for the majority of pupils who can already read and write. The most recent research was published in the British Journal of Special Education, June 2005, and an abstract can be viewed on the NASEN website. The programme can usually be implemented with minimal additional financial outlay and often using existing staffing levels. Literacy Acceleration involves teaching the pupils concerned in small literacy groups of about 10 to 15 pupils. Non-readers or near non-readers work individually or in twos with trained TAs. The approach involves regular individual reading, group reading, and specific help with phonics, spelling and writing. Click here to see what other people have said about Literacy Acceleration Literacy Acceleration Teachers' Pack The Literacy Acceleration Teachers' Pack of resources can be obtained at cost by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page. There is a charge of £30.75 plus VAT (VAT is claimed back by schools) through AWLED Consultancy Ltd but AWLED makes nothing from this sale. The costs involved are photocopying, the purchase price of the ring binder and plastic pockets, a labour charge to put the resources together, to pack the folder and £8.85 for postage. The resources were previously sold for £55 plus p and p. Included in the pack are: 1. A description of the programme and how to teach it. 2. A guide for teaching phonics plus resources. 3. The spelling programme and details of how to use it. 4. Templates for certificates. If you have been using Literacy Acceleration, please use the link at the top of the page to comment on the programme. These will be abbreviated and added to the comment bank, which can be viewed using the appropriate link at the top of the page. Both positive comments as well as criticisms and suggestions for improving Literacy Acceleration are welcomed. The email address or postal address of the person making the comment will be published to facilitate networking. > Click here to order your Literacy Acceleration Teachers' Pack |