Professional development on language and literacy
Description of the action and objectives
Green Deal action
Offer diverse courses, education, guidance and support for staff in the Department of Education & Youth. Emphasis is placed on diverse approaches based on teaching and working methods that research has shown to be successful in language development and literacy. Particular emphasis is placed on educating unqualified staff and staff of foreign origin.
Implementation period
Planned completion in the second half of 2023
Status report on January 1, 2024
Action completed. A large number of classes are ongoing. Started strategic implementation and removed from the action plan of the Green Deal.
Older status reports
| Timing | Progress description | |
| July 2023 |
Onboarding classes for new preschool staff include methods supporting linguistic development and literacy in daily activities Classes were held for nursing staff in child and infant care on linguistic development and multilingualism, in collaboration with The National Hearing and Speech Institute. The following classes were held multiple times during this period: Practical methods to enhance vocabulary across subjects, Interactive Reading, Beginners' Literacy Workshops, Assessment Workshops, Between Language Workshops, Bridge Between Countries, Effective Teaching and Well-Being in Diverse Classrooms, Financial Literacy, and Recreational Literacy. Recreational Literacy has been managed and supported by the recreational part of the specialized office of the Department of Education & Youth since 2018. The Recreational Literacy website has been launched, emphasizing experiential learning for children and encouraging their participation and interest through play and interaction. Many after-school programs employ recreational literacy methods. Through Torgið, an online educational platform, Recreational Literacy will become mandatory for all new staff. |
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| January 2023 | The action is ongoing, offering a variety of classes, learning communities, and counseling services. For more details, visit https://mml.reykjavik.is/. | |
| July 2022 | New implementation plan developed, approved, and launched. This is an ongoing project that will be in progress from 2022 to 2024. To monitor progress, a status assessment is made twice a year, at the end of the year and at the end of June. |
Related actions
Societal objective
- 1. For All of Us | The Green Deal Residents' well-being and the feeling of belonging in Reykjavík.
- 2. Let Dreams Come True | The Green Deal Children and adolescents let their dreams come true.
- 3. Culture and arts will be integrated into city life | Green Deal Everyone has equal opportunities to participate in and enjoy culture and arts.
- 4. Sports for all | Green Deal Most people regularly engage in sports or other physical activities.
- 5. Improved public health | Green Deal A health-promoting, sustainable, and diverse community.
- 6. Human rights, increased participation, and improved conversations with residents | Green Deal Residents have the opportunity to work with the City to improve their quality of life.