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Event

Edge Hill University OU/UKLA Teachers’ Reading Group

When

Tuesday 15 October 2024

- Tuesday 6 May 2025

Cost

Free

Where

Faculty of Education Lakeside building, Room FoEL 2.09, Lakeside (Western Campus)

Organiser

Education

Child reading a book in a library

Join our Teachers’ Reading Group, supported and sponsored by the Open University (OU) and the UK Literacy Association (UKLA).

Are you interested in:

  • Inspiring children to become life-long and engaged readers?
  • Enriching your knowledge of quality children’s books and other texts?
  • Having professional discussions around reading for pleasure?
  • Developing evidence-informed practice to use in the classroom?

Edge Hill University Teachers’ Reading Group warmly invites anyone committed to developing children’s desire, delight and engagement as readers to join us.

Student teachers, primary teachers, librarians, students and staff are welcome at our informal, friendly and supportive sessions. There will be opportunities to explore engaging resources and ideas to support you in all aspects of Reading for Pleasure pedagogy and nurturing young readers. No previous experience is need to get involved.

Key dates

The launch of the Teachers’ Reading Group will take place on Tuesday 15 October 2024 from 4-5pm in the Faculty of Education Lakeside building on our campus.

Session dates

  • Session 1: Tuesday 5 November 2024
  • Session 2: Tuesday 10 December 2024
  • Session 3: Tuesday 28 January 2025
  • Session 4: Tuesday 4 March 2025
  • Session 5: Tuesday 6 May 2025

All sessions run from 4.15 – 5.45pm at Edge Hill University in our Faculty of Education Lakeside building, Room FOEL 2.09.

How do I get involved?

All sessions are facilitated by Tracy Robinson. To book a place on the above sessions or to find out more about the Teachers’ Reading Group, please email [email protected].

You must commit to attending all sessions when booking your place.

Students on placement will have an online opportunity to join us so you don’t miss out.

Who is this event for?

Current staff Current students Teachers, tutors and careers advisers

Enquiries

To book a place on the above sessions or to find out more about the Teachers’ Reading Group, please email [email protected].