Early Grade Reading Activity English Standard 2 Module 2

EGRA provides technical assistance to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) in implementing teacher education support and literacy materials development. Building on the achievements of previous activities and in particular on the Malawi Teacher Professional Development Support Program, it also features a strong element of community mobilisation and of inclusive education for learners with special learning needs. EGRA targets teacher trainers, teachers, school administrators, parents, and other key community members in 11 districts, with a special focus on improving literacy skills at the lower primary level. To improve early grade reading, EGRA and MoEST are implementing an early grade literacy intervention in these 11 districts that is geared toward the development of basic literacy skills and knowledge. Focusing on schools and the wider community within which the schools operate, the program provides training to teachers, head teachers, and primary education advisors (PEAs) on how to effectively teach reading in the early grades. An additional focus is the teaching of English as a subject and in preparation for later learning of all subjects through the medium of English. For parents, caregivers, and other key community members, EGRA provides training and ongoing support so that young learners' reading can be encouraged and improved both within school and at home. The English Standard Two teachers' guide and learners' book (Standard Two English with Phonics, hence STEP) has been developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, and is based on the National Primary Curriculum (NPC) learners' book. This course is designed to support teachers in teaching reading skills to learners in Standard Two, with a focus on phonics and language skills. The course includes a range of activities and exercises to help learners develop their reading skills, including reading aloud, comprehension, and vocabulary building. The training manual for Module 2 of the English Standard Two course is designed to provide teachers with the skills and knowledge they need to effectively teach reading in the early grades. The manual includes a range of activities and exercises, including pronunciation of English letter sounds, classroom discourse teaching demonstrations, and use of pair demonstrations. The manual also includes a section on preparation for practicum, which provides teachers with guidance on how to prepare for and conduct a practicum session. The Early Grade Reading Activity (EGRA) is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST), the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and other stakeholders. The program is designed to improve early grade reading skills in Malawi, with a focus on the development of basic literacy skills and knowledge. The program provides training and ongoing support to teachers, head teachers, and primary education advisors (PEAs) on how to effectively teach reading in the early grades, as well as to parents, caregivers, and other key community members on how to encourage and improve young learners' reading skills both within school and at home.