Improving reading and literacy in the early school years: the value of onsite teacher coaching

Key Points

• The aim is to address inadequate literacy skills among South African children and explore teacher coaching's effectiveness.
• Focus on onsite teacher coaching interventions in schools
• Targeted early education programs in North West
• Assessment of literacy outcomes before and after coaching
• Significant increase in literacy levels among students receiving coaching
• Positive feedback from teachers on coaching effectiveness
• Improved reading skills linked to enhanced student engagement

Abstract