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Literacy and Numeracy, Learning for LifeLiteracy and Numeracy for Learning and Life
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The strategy was published by the Department of Education and Skills in 2011

 

 

 

 

Early Childhood Ireland’s Submission on Literacy and Numeracy

 

 

Research Reports Commissioned by the NCCA

On the 29th May Ruairi Quinn, T.D., Minister for Education and Skills launched the following research reports, commissioned by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA), to support the new Language Curriculum for primary schools:

 

Oral Language in Early Childhood and Primary EducationOral Language in Early Childhood and Primary Education
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Literacy in Early Childhood and Primary EducationLiteracy in Early Childhood and Primary Education
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Towards an Integrated Language Curriculum in Early childhood and Primary EducationTowards an Integrated Language Curriculum in Early childhood and Primary Education
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