S1/Ep.13 "National Chairperson of LITASA shares on Literacy for children (0-6 years)"

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We are joined by Catherine Langsford, National Chairperson of Literacy Association of South Africa who shares with us more about the role of Literacy in early childhood development. She also shares on the development of this association and the role research have played, and an continue to play in the education sector.

This episode is part of our ECD series, bridging the ECD sector with research and those in the field.

LITASA Website: https://www.litasa.org.za
Literacy in SA Research: https://www.litasa.org.za/research
LITASA Conference 2020 Youtube Playlist: http://shorturl.at/qNQW0

2 Oct 2020 English South Africa Social Sciences · Education Jessica Ronaasen

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