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Title: Co-designing a shared book reading environment at a community hub
Authors: Smith, Helen
Dunstan, Kym
Melvin, Katelyn
Armstrong, Rebecca
Frazer-Ryan, Skye
Scarinci, Nerina
Issue Date: 2023
Source: International journal of speech-language pathology, 2023 (25) 3 p.376-387
Pages: 376-387
Journal Title: International journal of speech-language pathology
Abstract: Purpose: Community hubs often provide support to families in areas of high vulnerability and can provide unique opportunities for delivering early literacy programs. This study used a co-design process to engage families, staff, and community partners within a community hub to design an environment that supported shared book reading.; Method: Co-design was enacted in four phases: 1) interviews to understand user experiences relating to shared book reading; 2) focus groups to refine ideas into actions to support shared book reading and prioritise these actions; 3) implementation of changes; and 4) understanding of participants' experiences of involvement.; Result: Participant identified changes were implemented within four categories: 1) changing how books are organised, 2) showing families how to share books, 3) giving families information about how books can be borrowed, and 4) running more activities about books. Participants indicated they enjoyed being a part of a co-design process to affect change at the community hub.; Conclusion: Co-design enabled the development of collaborative changes to support book reading that were valued and owned by families, staff, and community partners. Community hubs can provide unique opportunities to engage with families in areas of vulnerability to support the development of early language and literacy skills.
DOI: 10.1080/17549507.2023.2182742
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Appears in Sites:Children's Health Queensland Publications

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