Siobhan O'Brien - Böcker

Being literate in the twenty-first century means being an empowered receiver, user and creator of diverse text types communicated across multiple and rapidly changing modalities. English and Literacies: Learning to make meaning in primary classrooms is an accessible resource that introduces pre-service teachers to the many facets of literacies and English education for primary students. Addressing the requirements of the Australian Curriculum and the Early Years Learning Framework, English and Literacies explores how students develop oracy and literacy. Reading, viewing and writing are discussed alongside the importance of children's literature. Taking an inclusive and positive approach to teaching and learning for all students, it explores the creation of texts using spelling, grammar in context and handwriting/keyboarding skills, as well as the need for authentic assessment and reporting. Finally, the text explores the importance of literacy partnerships and how teachers can address literacy challenges across the curriculum.

Discover the transformative power of The Reading WELL home reading program. This monograph unveils a groundbreaking approach to enhance child wellbeing through the use of developmental bibliotherapy. Parents and children engage in shared reading and discussions on the themes of body image, self-esteem, and resilience. Designed for children aged 8 to 10 years, this research not only fosters a love for reading but also provides a process to support emotional growth and learning. Backed by compelling theoretical insights, this book offers a profound insight to ways literature can act as a tool to promote eudemonic wellbeing and address issues of trauma in children's lives. Ideal for educators, psychologists, and parents, The Reading WELL sets a new standard in nurturing children's holistic development through the magic of storytelling.