The FELA Research Steering Group (RSG) is intended to pursue FELA’s aim, as stated in the Statutes, of “promoting and developing empirical and theoretical research in Europe on the learning and teaching of literacy”.

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As part of EU Horizon 2020, a new ELIT Project “Empirical study of Literature Training Network” is launched. FELA is delighted to be one of the partner organisations in the Project. The Project is now seeking to enrol 10 excellent early stage researchers. Successful applicants will take part in double/joint doctoral programs at a number of European universities including a training program in the field of empirical research in reading literature which will be organised for them. It is a wonderful opportunity.

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The most recent FELA project is the Initial Teaching of Literacy across Europe. The first presentation was in 2015 and the fifth in 2020. The project is ongoing. 

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FELA, the Federation of European Literacy Association, previously IDEC, International Development in Europe Committee of ILA (IRA) has conducted several projects over the years. One of the most successful was Schools Were Literacy Thrives, SWLT.

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FELA participated in the ELINET project together with seven of its member associations. The ELINET project is described at the project’s website.

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Please read more under the tabs <Initial Teaching Project> and <Initial Teaching Presentations>, and <the Crete project> on the Projects page.