Family literacy matters : a longitudinal parent-child literacy intervention study

ISBN: 1550593390 (pbk.) :
ISBN: 9781550593396 (pbk.) :
Physical Description: print 142 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Publisher: Calgary : Detselig Enterprises, c2006.

Phillips, Linda 1952- (Author).

Summary: "Family literacy has always scored will on the 'feel good' scale... but what it has lacked, until now, are rigorous and multiyear studies demonstrating impact in quantitative terms... By following families over three years, the authors have convincingly shown the power of a family literacy program to change lives." Studying the Learning Together program, the researchers looked at children's literacy development, parents' literacy development, and parents' ability to assist in the development of their children's literacy. Assessment instruments are noted. The book also includes a review of the literature on family literacy.