Episode 4: Leaps and Bounds
Why are so many Tasmanians illiterate, and what’s being done about it? In trhis series from Powerd Media and Print Radio Tasmania, four storytellers with disabilities find innovative Tasmanians working to improve literacy.
In this episode, Hrisanthi Dokos meets Georgia Park and Tanya Mason of Jordan River Learning Federation, JLRF Senior School to see how they taught students to read in just two 20 minute sessions per week.
Teacher assistant Tanya Mason and teaching coach Georgia Park detail their innovative approach, which has significantly enhanced students' reading skills and self-esteem, reducing the number needing intensive support by 50%. Student Savannah Hickman shares her positive experience and renewed confidence in reading.
Host: Hrisanthi Dokos
Producer: Honor Marino, Tanya Mason, Georgia Park and Savannah Hickman
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