Introduction to Family Literacy

This 2-day workshop provides participants with a basic understanding of the role of literacy in the life of children, their parents and the community.

Topics that are explored include the following:

• A short history of literacy
• How literacy is perceived today
• Adult literacy
• Family Literacy
• The role of oral language in children's literacy development
• Emergent (early) literacy development
• The role of environmental print in emergent literacy development
• Parental role in emergent literacy development

The workshop provides participants with many opportunities to be actively involved in examining and developing strategies to support family literacy activities.  A manual is provided to all participants.