Abstract
In an effort to improve the low literacy levels of Grade 1-3 students, the Total Reading Approach for Children Plus (TRAC+) program was implemented in 138 schools across five provinces in Cambodia from 2014-2017. This paper focuses on the mobile learning component, in particular the Aan Khmer (Read Khmer) literacy app, and examines the project in terms of the experiences of the young learners themselves. Based on mixed methods research, it reports on the results of literacy tests conducted in schools which made higher or lower use of the app, as well as drawing on insights derived from focus group interviews with students in the program and their peer tutors, individual interviews with school staff, and lesson observations. Despite a range of challenges, evidence emerged of some reading improvements, coupled with positive perceptions by students and other stakeholders. The paper concludes with recommendations about the organisation and pedagogical design of this mobile literacy intervention, including the value of increasing local input into such programmes in the Global South.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 19th World Conference on Mobile, Blended and Seamless Learning (mLearn2020) |
Publisher | International Association for Mobile Learning |
Pages | 18-24 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Publication status | Published - 25 Jan 2021 |
Event | 19th World Conference on Mobile, Blended and Seamless Learning - Cairo, Egypt Duration: 2 Nov 2020 → 4 Nov 2020 https://easychair.org/cfp/mLearn2020 |
Conference
Conference | 19th World Conference on Mobile, Blended and Seamless Learning |
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Country/Territory | Egypt |
City | Cairo |
Period | 2/11/20 → 4/11/20 |
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