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This chapter explores a reading program that I believe can significantly aid Indigenous EAL/D learners to meaningfully grasp the secret keys to Standard Australian English (SAE). It is clear that there is some merit regarding the literacy program in the effectiveness of the Direct Instruction program. Moreover, it is reasonable to suggest that with community support, Direct Instruction programs can play a significant role in facilitating the effective learning of SAE amongst EAL/D Indigenous learners. It is evident that the success or otherwise of the program is in part dependent on its facilitation and that teacher hostility to the program will result in limited positive outcomes for learners.
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Hunt, J.R. (2019). Direct Instruction with EAL/D Learners in the Northern Territory. In: Geng, G., Smith, P., Black, P., Budd, Y., Disney, L. (eds) Reflective Practice in Teaching. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-9475-1_6
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