Episode 9: Literacy in Vanuatu- Dawna Horton

Episode 9: Literacy in Vanuatu with Dawna Horton
Dr. Mere Tari Sovick and Dawna Horton

In this episode we talk with Dawna Horton, the Co-Founder and director of Vanuatu's first and only adult literacy program designed to serve families by educating and empowering women. We also discuss how to incorporate culturally responsive instruction in a literacy program. With her background as an Education program specialist, she helped to develop a culturally relevant curriculum and training materials for Vanuatu Mamas English Class. We are going to discuss how Vanuatu Mamas English Class is helping in this capacity particularly for adult literacy.

Where is Eratap Village?

Vanuatu Mama's English Class
https://www.melanesianwomentoday.org/mamasenglishclass
https://www.facebook.com/login.php?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FVanuatuMamasEnglishClass%2F

What is Bislama?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bislama

Peace corps volunteer says reading is power for growth
https://dailypost.vu/news/peace-corps-volunteer-says-reading-is-power-for-growth/article_47a5caaa-80b5-5ffa-9056-4094748e3e35.html

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