Host Hrisanthi Dokos visits the Kindergarten class at Bowen Road Primary School in Tasmania to see how Bic the alien can help Melissa Lawrence and Jodi Upton spot language delays in their students.

They discuss how early screening for grammar and phonology issues helps identify children at risk of literacy challenges. Interviews with educators like Melissa Lawrence and program managers like Jodie Upton reveal the effectiveness of activities and interventions in improving children's literacy skills. The episode also features insights from parents on the impact of these efforts in boosting their children's confidence and abilities.

Bowen Road Primary School, Department for Education Children and Young People
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Talent: Melissa Lawrence, Jodi Upton
Host: Hrisanthi Dokos
Producer: Honor Marino

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Host Hrisanthi Dokos visits the Kindergarten class at Bowen Road Primary School in Tasmania to see how Bic the alien can help Melissa Lawrence and Jodi Upton spot language delays in their students.
They discuss how early screening for grammar and phonology issues helps identify children at risk of literacy challenges. Interviews with educators like Melissa Lawrence and program managers like Jodie Upton reveal the effectiveness of activities and interventions in improving children's literacy skills. The episode also features insights from parents on the impact of these efforts in boosting their children's confidence and abilities.
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Why are so many Tasmanians illiterate, and what’s being done about it?

Four disabled storytellers uncover the uplifting stories of Tasmanians who are working hard to improve literacy stats in Tasmania.  Each episode reveals heartfelt stories of passion and dedication for lifting literacy across Tasmania. From a Dolly Parton lover to an alien called Bic.

Why are so many Tasmanians illiterate, and what’s being done about it?
Four disabled storytellers uncover the uplifting stories of Tasmanians who are working hard to improve literacy stats in Tasmania.  Each episode reveals heartfelt stories of passion and dedication for lifting literacy across Tasmania. From a Dolly Parton lover to an alien called Bic.

Literacy Legends

Why are so many Tasmanians illiterate, and what’s being done about it?
Four disabled storytellers uncover the uplifting stories of Tasmanians who are working hard to improve literacy stats in Tasmania.

Each episode reveals heartfelt stories of passion and dedication for lifting literacy across Tasmania. From a Dolly Parton lover to an alien called Bic.

A production of Powerd Media and Print Radio Tasmania, 

Why are so many Tasmanians illiterate, and what’s being done about it? Four disabled storytellers uncover the uplifting stories of Tasmanians who are working hard to improve literacy stats in Tasmania.
Each episode reveals heartfelt stories of passion and dedication for lifting literacy across Tasmania. From a Dolly Parton lover to an alien called Bic.
A production of Powerd Media and Print Radio Tasmania,

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