News from our valued partner MultiLit
Making evidence accessible for the classroom
MultiLit was founded on the philosophy that educational practice needs to be informed by scientific research to deliver the best outcomes for students. MultiLit ensures all instructional materials and resources are effective, evidence-based and incorporate new findings from research.
The MultiLit Research Unit (MRU)
Comprising nine PhD qualified researchers, the MRU is at the heart of MultiLit’s approach to innovation and development. Its primary aim is to carry out the research underpinning programs and services provided by MultiLit and evaluate their efficacy, as well as disseminating the latest research findings on literacy to educators.
MRU Press books
MRU Press publishes rigorously researched educational texts that translate current evidence into practice in the fields of reading, the science of learning and literacy. Ensuring information is made accessible, these books share knowledge on evidence-based approaches that are essential for children to learn successfully.
The latest release from MRU Press, Effective Instruction in Reading and Spelling, co-edited by Emeritus Professor Kevin Wheldall AM, Dr Robyn Wheldall and Dr Jennifer Buckingham OAM, is an accessible, up-to-date guide to evidence-informed practices in teaching reading and spelling, firmly grounded in the Science of Reading.
ACPPA discount code
ACPPA members can access a 10% discount on any book in the Academic Books section of The Bookshop by MultiLit using the code ACPPA2023 until 31 December 2023.
Evidence-based programs
MultiLit has been providing effective literacy programs for over 25 years. All its programs are grounded in scientific, evidence-based best practice, extensive ongoing research and expertise in the science of how children learn to read.
InitiaLit – evidence into practice
InitiaLit, MultiLit’s whole-class program for initial instruction in literacy (Years F-2), provides everything needed to teach literacy effectively. InitiaLit Kits include detailed lesson scripts and instructions, Sounds and Words Books or RAD Reading Books for small-group sessions, assessment procedures, flashcards, picture cards, posters, PowerPoint slides, and access to hundreds of downloadable resources.
The program is aligned to the Australian Curriculum, which helps take the stress and time out of planning.
InitiaLit, as with all MultiLit programs, has been rigorously tested and trialled in Australian classrooms to demonstrate proven results, while also being practical to use.
Tailored Professional Development
MultiLit’s highly regarded PD workshops provide the skills, knowledge and resources to ensure teachers have the confidence and capability to achieve success with our programs. As well as providing the training to deliver effective literacy instruction consistently and with fidelity, MultiLit’s PD also covers the latest evidence and how it relates to today’s classroom.