Lecture - Joy of Reading: How to Develop Communities of Readers

Speaker: Teresa Cremin

Moderator: Loh Chin Ee

This lecture will focus on the development of engaged communities of readers, particularly young children, who share the joy of reading. The evidence-informed talk will look at how these communities are underpinned by secure subject knowledge (of texts and of readers) and a reading for pleasure pedagogy. Teresa will also discuss how three characteristics – reciprocity, interaction, and strong reader to reader relationships – impact readers’ delight and desire.

Admission:

- Complimentary access for 1 - Day (30 May) Pass and 4 - Day Pass (27 - 30 May) holders only.

- Ticket purchase applicable for all other AFCC pass holders and non pass holders

About the Speaker

Teresa Cremin (UK)

Teresa Cremin is Professor of Education at The Open University. An ex-teacher and pre-service lecturer, her research focuses on volitional reading and writing, teachers’ literate identities and creative pedagogies. Teresa is passionate about developing readers for life and works with the profession to ensure research-informed practice in reading for pleasure.