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Sylvia Constance Ashton-Warner MBE (17 December 1908 – 28 April 1984) was a New Zealand novelist, non-fiction writer, poet, pianist and world figure in the teaching of children. As an educator she developed and applied concepts of organic, child-based learning to the teaching of reading and writing, and vocabulary techniques, still used today.
Sylvia Ashton-Warner (born December 17, 1908, Stratford, New Zealand—died April 28, 1984, Tauranga) was a New Zealand educator and writer of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. In the field of education, she became known for her innovative work in adapting traditional British teaching methods to the special needs of Maori children.
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Learn how Sylvia Ashton-Warner, a pioneer educator in New Zealand, created the Language Experience Approach (LEA) to help Indigenous children learn to read and write in English. Explore the historical context, the key features, and the enduring principles of LEA for early childhood literacy.
Sylvia Ashton-Warner's childhood was spent in poverty; her father, disabled, in wheelchair or bed; her mother, while bearing some nine children, taught at an endless succession of schools, to which the younger, growing sons and daughters trailed after her, a united family, without jealousy, sharing the hardships and domestic chores. It seems
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May 21, 2013 · Learn about the life and work of Sylvia Ashton-Warner, a gifted but complex teacher who worked with Māori children in New Zealand. Discover her philosophy of organic reading and writing, her controversies and achievements, and her novels and biographies.
Jun 8, 2007 · Sylvia Ashton-Warner was one of New Zealand’s more colourful literary figures. Her insistence on living a life of originality and flare frequently came into conflict with what she saw as a dull, conformist society.
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Mar 25, 2009 · The memorable true story of Sylvia Ashton Warner who overcame many obstacles to become an internationally acclaimed teacher and a best selling writer. Dire...
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