About the Author

Jo Fletcher is a senior lecturer in the School of Literacies and Arts in Education, College of Education, University of Canterbury. She has been actively researching in literacy learning for diverse learners and effective practices in the upper primary school. Faye Parkhill is a senior lecturer in the School of Literacies and Arts in Education, College of Education, University of Canterbury. Her research interests focus on literacy underachievement and the use of new literacies to motivate learners. Professor Gail Gillon is the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for the College of Education, University of Canterbury. Her research focus is on understanding the relationship between developmental spoken and written language disorders, as well as phonological awareness interventions.