I've mentioned this UK research in a previous post - here is the Books for Keeps article about it... http://www.booksforkeeps.co.uk/issue/179/childrens-books/articles/other-articles/developing-teachers%E2%80%99-knowledge-of-children%E2%80%99s
It quotes the wonderful Aidan Chambers who was saying, 30 years ago, :
‘Unless a school is staffed by people who enjoy books and enjoy talking to children about what they read then it is unlikely that they will be very successful in helping children to become readers.’
Introducing books to children, 1973
Books for Keeps is a UK children's literature journal, available online, full of great information, reviews, articles and editorials - check it out.
Hi Jeannie, got home from dinner and went straight to my email. You'll be happy to know there is now a library file on my email site. Had a quick look at Books for Keeps and suddenly realised that I hardly ever share my love of books with the kids. This is going to be a goal for the rest of the year and next year. Once a week at least I am going to talk about a favourite author and book and share what made it such an enjoyable book but keeping the suspense. These will be books I know my students will enjoy as well. Hope this helps with those reluctant readers. Will let you know.
ReplyDeleteMandy, good on you - this is a fantastic idea - I look forward to hearing how it goes... You are such a keen reader yourself, if you can pass that on to your students you will be giving them an incredible gift!
ReplyDeleteMaybe keep a brief log of which authors / books you've shared so you can review it with them at the end of the term/year? or how about a LibraryThing page? www.librarything.com