Early Grade Reading Activity Teaching with Supplementary Readers Standards 1, 2 and 3 Module 3

EGRA provides technical assistance to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) in implementing teacher education support and literacy materials development. The program 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 Chichewa and English in these 11 districts. 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 use of supplementary readers in Chichewa and English that can be used to strengthen reading skills and develop a culture and love of reading, in class, at home, and in community reading centers. The training manual for EGRA's Teaching with Supplementary Readers Standards 1, 2, and 3 Module 3 provides guidance on managing the stock of readers, using them for guided reading, and for children to take home to read with parents and in community reading centers. The manual is the product of collaboration among government officials, scholars, practitioners, and education development professionals who are dedicated to improving early grade literacy and have been proactive in the drive to improve learning outcomes for all children in Malawi. The training program is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of the use of supplementary readers in teaching reading. The program includes sessions on welcome, devotions, and introductions; objectives of the training; why supplementary readers are needed; overview of the supplementary reading materials provided in EGRA; taking care of the books; when to use the supplementary readers; and managing the use of the readers for home and community reading. The program also includes a practicum and feedback session to provide hands-on experience with the use of supplementary readers. The supplementary readers provided in EGRA are designed to strengthen reading skills and develop a culture and love of reading. The readers are available in Chichewa and English and can be used in class, at home, and in community reading centers. The training manual provides guidance on managing the stock of readers, using them for guided reading, and for children to take home to read with parents and in community reading centers. The program 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. The training program is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the use of supplementary readers in teaching reading and to equip participants with the skills and knowledge needed to effectively use the readers in their teaching practice.