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The Development of New Zealand’s National Literacy Strategy

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Becoming literate is arguably the most important goal of schooling. The ability to read is basic to success in almost every aspect of the school curriculum, is a prerequisite skill for nearly all jobs, and is the primary key to lifelong learning. The complexity of the global economy and the political and social challenges the world faces place ever increasing demands on strong literacy skills. Literacy determines, to a large extent, young children’s educational and life chances and is fundamental in achieving social justice. Given the importance of acquiring literacy skills, it is understandable that education systems throughout the world strive to achieve excellence in literacy education.

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  1. Institute of Education, Massey University, New Zealand

    William E. Tunmer (Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology) & James W. Chapman (Professor of Educational Psychology) (Distinguished Professor of Educational Psychology) &  (Professor of Educational Psychology)

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Tunmer, W.E., Chapman, J.W. (2015). The Development of New Zealand’s National Literacy Strategy. In: Tunmer, W.E., Chapman, J.W. (eds) Excellence and Equity in Literacy Education. Palgrave Studies in Excellence and Equity in Global Education. Palgrave Macmillan, London. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137415578_1

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