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SOLAR: teaching literacy

Listen to this podcast exploring La Trobe University's Science of Language and Reading site with its Director, Pamela Snow.

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Year level
Foundation, Year 1, Year 2
Purpose
Professional learning
Topic
Instruction, Oral language
Audience
Teachers, School leaders
Format
Audio
Learning area
English
General capabilities
Literacy
Publisher

Teaching Literacy Podcast

Copyright

© Teaching Literacy Podcast

Other terms
language acquisition

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