Developing Early Grade Reading Materials in 11 Languages: Learning in Ghana (CIES 2018)

This panel includes four presentations on the experience of designing teaching and learning materials to support the Ghana Learning early grade reading program:

• Managing the Writing Process in 11 Languages: Planning for quality and efficiency (Emily Miksic, FHI 360).
• Unified Design for 11 Languages: Bridging systems and innovations (Mackenzie Matthews, FHI 360).
• The Role of Linguistics in the USAID Partnership for Education: Learning Activity in Ghana (Barbara Trudell, SIL Africa).
• Implementing an Early Grade Reading Program Aligned to the National Language Policy: The government perspective (Felicia Boakye-Yiadom, National Council for Curriculum and Assessment, MOE, Ghana).

The presentations share insights and best practices that would be useful to others developing materials in multiple languages. The panel was presented at the annual conference of the Comparative International Education Society (CIES). Mexico City, Mexico.