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P14: To research how Talking Photo Albums could improve children's learning
Author: Jayne Hagar, Nursery Nurse, Hunwick Primary School, Durham
Date: 2005

The nursery nurse used Talking Photo Albums with the aim of improving the literacy and communication skills of one of her pupils, who found it hard to understand and concentrate. She helped the child to record the sound of each of the letters of the alphabet, and so worked through a phonics worksheet. She recorded data by videoing herself working with the child, which was supplemented by photographs taken by the class teacher, and the work which the child produced.

The classroom teacher and nursery nurse are both reasonably confident that the Talking Photo Album made a significant contribution to the child's progress. Her writing and confidence in all aspects of the classroom has improved, and she evidently enjoyed using the Talking Photo Album.

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