Secondary CPD: Reading for pleasure

This course

This online training involves two 90-minute sessions

Part one: Tuesday 21 January 2025 15:30-17:00

Part two: Tuesday 4 February 2025 15:30-17:00

Course content

• Reviews current research to reflect on the impact of lock-down on reading for pleasure
• Considers how best to support intrinsic motivation for reading
• Explores the use of digital tools to encourage reading for pleasure in school and at home and support a blended learning approach
• Reflects on the central role of school libraries in addressing diversity and promoting a rich and broad reading experience
• Discusses ways of using multi-modal reading to encourage reading for pleasure

Audience

• Secondary practitioners from all subject areas
• Librarians, who want to improve their understanding of how reading can support the development of students’ literacy within the curriculum
• Literacy leaders developing whole-school practice in reading