1. Language and Literacy Policies, Assumptions and Practices Language policies Language when and how -- preschool, K 12 Adult programs and MDGs (funding) in Ethiopia 30,000,000 targeted. Designed as practical/everyday approach in local language.

2. Preschool language and literacy Chanting, memorizing, and rote learning to acquire English in preschool 3. English as language of learning A secondary student proudly reads from his English textbook 4. Literacy for Social Change: Visual LiteracyIncreasing prominence of visual literacy in public places this one about evil men 5. Assumptions about Teaching and Learning 6. Funds of Knowledge Adult literacy Children drums as multi media and conduit to written literacy Women empowerment through linking knowledge and literacy 7. Funds of Knowledge: Empowering Adults through LiteracyRadio station operated by solar power that broadcasts local issues with local people including contests between high schools 8. Funds of Knowledge: Drumming and StorytellingScaffolding traditional drumming to literacy 9. Women, Literacy and Social ChangeWomens collective focussed on economic benefit of garment making 10. Literacy Materials Dominance of colonial materials Scarcity of local language materials (early through secondary) C-E as leading producer/supporter and publisher in Africa but greatly limited Need for early literacy materials faintly on horizon new notion of emergent and early literacy Africa Storybook Project as one way forward with challenges Funds of knowledge approach e.g. drum storytelling, home crafts (garment making, candles, soap) 11. Reading for Information Reading newspapers in college library 12. Secondary Reading MaterialsPredominance of English donated texts 13. Childrens Reading Materials Paucity of early literacy materials often hidden in back areas amongst little used resources 14. Conclusions/Comment Global view from the groundin your context of diversity Careful consideration of views/beliefs about childhood/learning/teaching/literacy a critical position contesting, aligning etc community beliefs not a neutral profession Importance of professional identify you are not alone stronger together 15. Communities for Literacy A major goal for Africa is building a culture of reading. Community libraries are pivotal to this goal. 16. Community Celebration of LiteracyA village in Uganda gathers to celebrate literacy and learning 17. However, what is the future for global literacy?Note the childrens reading materials some local language materials above their reading levels, book on phonics, and chart from US reading program 18. Stronger Together: Building Professional Networks and IdentityLibrary education has been disbanded by the government. The CODE Ethiopia education program is thriving by bringing groups of regions/districts in the country and identifying leaders and mentors in each unit. 19.