Alpha-Phonics in Nigeria

We are continually blessed by the stories that come to us regarding the use of Alpha-Phonics to teach reading, whether to youngsters not even in school yet or kids with special needs.  The following story has been taking shape for a number of years and we’ve finally been able to put it together for you.  The use of Alpha-Phonics in these Nigerian villages has simply turned lives around!

In 2010, a long time promoter and teacher of Alpha-Phonics, Annette Whittaker,  produced a set of poster size tables to aid in teaching English to AIDS afflicted women in the Jos Plateau are of central Nigeria.  This part of Nigeria is culturally and linguistically very diverse, with over 60 different languages or dialects used.  Mastering a common language such as English could be very important and a true door opener to its citizens.  She and Alpha-Phonics were discovered by two other women, Adrienne Lillo and Marlene Wiebe, who immediately realized that Annette and her charts were just what they had been looking for.

They decided to present the materials, for both English and math, at a workshop they held for local teachers and educators, who immediately caught on and became very enthusiastic.

The story about how these dedicated women lit the fire of literacy and worked unceasingly to promote reading and math is truly inspiring.  To read the whole story in their own words, go to the main Alpha-Phonics website here:  http://www.alphaphonics.com/apnigeria.htm