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Confidence is key to reading with robot
By Catherine Gaunt,
Nursery World,
3 April 2008
A 40cm-tall electronic robot that can 'read' stories is the latest innovation in helping young children gain confidence in literacy and numeracy, as shown by research at London University's Institute of Education.
RED the Robot is already being used by early years settings and primary schools to teach children from the age of three, with content covering the Early Years Foundation Stage to the end of Key Stage One. Dr Maria Da Costa, who led the Institute of Education study, said, 'Our initial trials have allowed children and staff at schools in Suffolk and Essex to explore freely how RED...
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