Literacy Assessment for Deaf Learners
Every learner deserves the opportunity to build strong literacy foundations. The Literacy Assessment has been developed to help teachers systematically assess, understand, and monitor the early literacy development of their deaf and hard-of-hearing learners who use sign language.
The Literacy Assessment is a test package you can use to assess the (early) reading skills of your deaf and hard-of-hearing learners. It is developed for Tanzanian teachers for Pre-primary, Standard 1 and Standard 2. It is especially useful for teachers and learners who use the ‘Reading Method for Early Literacy’, a reading method developed specifically for deaf and hard-of-hearing learners.
What is the Literacy Assessment and why use it?
The Literacy Assessment is a structured assessment package that:
- Assesses early literacy skills
- Helps identify individual learning needs
- Provides a baseline at the beginning of the school year
- Tracks learner progress if repeated at the end of te school year
It helps answer important questions such as:
- What literacy skills has this learner already developed?
- Which areas need additional support?
- How much progress has been made over time?
By comparing results across assessment moments, teachers can make learner growth visible and celebrate progress.
We have a ready-to-contact group of Literacy Assessment Coaches. They can provide training and coaching to how you, as a teacher, can best use the Literacy Assessment. They are also able to help you receive all necessary materials.
How to Register and Access the Course
Educators interested in undertaking the RMEL e-learning course can register through e-learning platform. Upon registration and confirmation of participation, educators will receive the necessary information and credentials to access the online learning platform.
After receiving their login details, participants can access the course, complete the modules, and monitor their learning progress online. Participants may also receive mentorship and technical support from OSNET’s network of 13 RMEL coaches, who are based in different regions of Tanzania.
The online learning is complemented by on-site practical workshops, where participants have an opportunity to practise the methodology, receive coaching, and apply the knowledge gained from the e-learning modules in real classroom settings.
Please contact us through our contact page. For registration or further information, educators and organizations can contact OSNET to request enrolment and guidance on accessing the RMEL course.
RMEL Coaches and Mentorship Profile
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