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Effective Reading Instruction in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: What the Evidence Shows

Endorsed by the GEEAP, this report synthesizes global evidence on effective reading instruction in low- and middle-income countries. It outlines core components of foundational literacy—such as phonics, fluency, and comprehension—and offers implementation strategies for classrooms.

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PDF 2018
Teacher Effectiveness in Africa: Longitudinal and Causal Estimates

This working paper uses longitudinal data from a randomized controlled trial in northern Uganda to estimate teacher effectiveness and value-added in early primary reading. It explores how teacher training, pedagogy programs, and classroom behaviors impact student learning outcomes.

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Administrator · 1.39 MB 1
PDF 2009
First Principles for Early Grades Reading Programs in Developing Countries

This toolkit provides policymakers and project implementers with evidence-based guidance and first principles for designing, implementing, and evaluating early grade reading and literacy programs in developing countries.

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National Framework for the Teaching of Reading in African Languages in the Foundation Phase

This curriculum framework provides comprehensive guidance for teaching reading in African languages during the early grades, accounting for specific linguistic features such as phonology, morphology, and orthography. It covers decoding, comprehension, teaching methodologies, and classroom routines to support foundational literacy.

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Administrator · 3.86 MB 2