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Primary teachers as readers

Cremin, T., Bearne, E., Mottram, M. and Goodwin, P. (2008) Primary teachers as readers. English in Education, 42 (1). pp. 8-23. ISSN 0425-0494

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To link to this item DOI: 10.1111/j.1754-8845.2007.00001.x

Abstract/Summary

In the context of the continued pressure and politicisation of the teaching of reading in England, the United Kingdom Literacy Association (UKLA) sought to ascertain patterns in primary teachers' reading, both personally and professionally. The project, undertaken in 11 Local Authorities in England, explored 1200 primary teachers' personal reading habits and preferences, investigated their knowledge of children's literature, and documented their reported use of texts in the classroom through a questionnaire. In addition, it sought to establish the extent of the teachers' involvement with and use of local area/school library services. This paper reports on the findings with reference to the teachers' personal reading, the frequency of this reading and the sources they use to select their reading material. It also considers the teachers' favourite childhood texts and the books they identified as highly significant to them, as well as their perceptions of the importance of literature. Connections are made to the data gathered about their knowledge of children's literature, and how primary teachers decide which literature to work with in the classroom.

Item Type:Article
Refereed:Yes
Divisions:Arts, Humanities and Social Science > Institute of Education
ID Code:12508
Uncontrolled Keywords:Reading for pleasure , teachers' reading habits and reading preferences , favourite childhood texts , knowledge of children's literature , use of libraries

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