Ka Lama's university courses emphasize literacy learning and teaching. Literacy is emphasized because effective reading, writing, and critical thinking are regarded as foundational to children's success in all areas of the curriculum. Furthermore, the reading achievement scores on the Wai`anae Coast indicate a grave need for powerful literacy instruction. Ka Lama focuses on a balanced literacy approach, which combines both whole language and skill-based instruction, and is always adjusted to meet the needs of the students. To find out more about our philosophy of teaching reading, click on the side links.
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