Journeys from Images to Words

McAdam, J. E. , Arizpe, E. , Devlin, A.M. , Farrell, M. and Farrar, J. (2014) Journeys from Images to Words. Project Report. Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.

Abstract

The School of Education at the University of Glasgow carried out a project to research, test and evaluate a new approach to teaching and learning that might enhance the language and literacy of children from diverse backgrounds and improve learning support at a time of changing educational needs. The increasing number of pupils from minority ethnic backgrounds, many of them New Arrivals, presents both challenges and opportunities to schools in terms of teaching and learning. This new approach builds on the potential of image and visual strategies, often overlooked in the curriculum, as a means of addressing the complex issue of literacy development. This concise report gives a summary of the project, its findings, implications and recommendations, and impact.

• Item Type: Research Reports or Papers (Project Report)
• Status: Published
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Devlin, Dr Alison and Farrar, Dr Jennifer and McAdam, Dr Julie and Farrell, Dr Maureen and Arizpe, Professor Evelyn
• Authors: McAdam, J. E., Arizpe, E., Devlin, A.M., Farrell, M., and Farrar, J.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > General Practice and Primary Care; College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU; College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Creativity Culture and Faith; College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Culture, Literacies, Inclusion & Pedagogy; College of Social Sciences > School of Education > Pedagogy, Praxis & Faith
• Publisher: Esmée Fairbairn Foundation