Promoting literacy among North Durban learners
The programme was instated to help children learn how to speak and write English.
THE Progress in International Reading Literacy Study shows that 81% of Grade Four learners are unable to read for meaning in any language, however, there are still many who will write their matric exams without even having this ability.
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For this reason, the Domino Foundation, together with Cox Yeats, has employed a Literacy Champion to work with educators at Amaoti 3 High School so that learners struggling with English can get the help they need.
Dudu Dladla, who has been trained in the Neema Gateway into Reading programme, is now assessing and teaching learners with literacy challenges in grades 8 to 11.
Dladla is working together with Cox Yeats’ ambassador Nobuhle Ndlovu, a qualified teacher working at Amaoti 3 High.
“We are pleased to be involved in this initiative to see the chains of illiteracy broken and young people released into futures where there is real hope,” said Carol McDonald of Cox Yeats.
Commenting on the feedback she is receiving from learners, Dladla said it has been a frustration for learners who were not able to understand and communicate in English.
“The stigma of constantly obtaining low grades in their work has eroded their confidence. Already, we are seeing breakthroughs and their academic obstacles are looking surmountable. My classes are small where learners can grow in confidence and ability,” she said.
With UNESCO’s International Literacy Day having been observed on September 8, Domino’s education co-ordinator Nicky Walton commended Cox Yeats for facilitating Dladla to play her vital role at Amaoti 3 High.
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