Developing Literacy and Metalinguistic Skills Across Diverse Educational Contexts: From Vocational Training to Secondary Composition and Early Text Complexity

Session Submission Type: Paper Session

Abstract

This session explores critical dimensions of literacy education across varied educational contexts, spanning from early childhood to vocational training. By examining the metalinguistic abilities of students, the intricacies of text complexity in early education, and the literacy demands of vocational training. The session aims to uncover the interconnectedness of these elements and their collective impact on literacy development. Participants will gain insights into how metalinguistic awareness can enhance writing skills, the importance of appropriate text complexity in young learners' textbooks, and the challenges and strategies in teaching reading and writing in vocational settings. This holistic approach offers a comprehensive view of literacy advancement across various educational stages.

Content Area

• AREA 12. International Research on Teaching and Learning

Chair

• Zaline Roy-Campbell, Syracuse University

Discussant

• Zaline Roy-Campbell, Syracuse University

Individual Presentations

• Text complexity in Grade 2 children’s textbooks across two Caribbean islands - Upping the Ante! - Paulson Skerrit, School of Education, The University of the West Indies; Yewande Lewis-Fokum, UWI, Mona; Andre Coy, University of the West Indies; Asad Mohammed, University of the West Indies; Phaedra S. Mohammed, University of the West Indies

• Reading and writing in Vocational Educational Training – a literature review - Bettina Buch, University College Absalon

• Middle and lower secondary students’ metalinguistic repertoires for talking about writerly choices in their argumentative and narrative compositions - Kristine Kabel, Aarhus University; Mette Vedsgaard Christensen, VIA University College; Morten Tannert, Aarhus University; Lise Olsen, Aarhus University