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Objectives |
The paper lists the following as the major Objectives
of the project:
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To develop a phoneme-based method for Bengali speaking
beginners; |
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To study the suitability of phoneme method; |
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To prepare materials using the phoneme method for
teaching the beginners the techniques of reading and writing in
nine hours; and |
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To prepare guidebooks for teachers and simple learning
materials for beginners. |
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| 2 |
Partners |
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ADB/SDC and NFE Department. |
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Association of Canadian Community Colleges (ACCC),
Canada. |
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Development Planners and Consultants, Bangladesh. |
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Pathmark Associates Ltd. |
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| 3 |
Input |
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Teaching-learning materials for Bengali Phoneme. |
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Trained teachers in Bengali language and supervisors. |
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| 4 |
Process |
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Creation of three types of awareness among the beginners
and adult illiterates - (I) auditory; (ii) Segmenting; and (iii)
Blending of words; and |
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Use of speech pattern in every language including
Bengali. |
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| 5 |
Output |
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Increased number of functional literate youth and
adults in Bengali language. |
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Better comprehension, segmentation and blending
of words. |
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Establishment of four learning centres in Dhaka,
Bogra, Rajshahi, and Jessore. |
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| 6 |
Strengths |
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Learning is more than the introduction to letter
names. |
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Good reading materials corresponding to the needs
of the beginners for developing mastery of alphabet code. |
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Development of primers on the basis of continuous
research of the impact of the programme on the participants. |
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Periodic evaluation of the project and learners
to suggest timely solutions to individual problems. |
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| 7 |
Weaknesses |
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| 8 |
Name of Author & Implementation Organisation |
| (name) |
Dr. Jesmin Ara SULTANA |
| (position) |
Senior Core Trainer and Researcher |
| (organisation name) |
Directorate of Non-Formal Education (DNFE) |
| (mailing address) |
Directorate of Non-Formal Education
House-380 (old), Road-27 (old), Dhanmondi R/A, Dhaka-1207, BANGLADESH
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| (phone) |
880-2-9125253 |
| (fax) |
880-2-9125254 |
| (e-mail) |
Jesmin@nfeta.bdonline.com |
| (URL) |
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