Dr Laura Scholes (Australian Catholic University), Dr Nerida Spina (Queensland University of Technology), and Professor Barbara Comber (University of South Australia) will share their research titled ‘Disrupting the ‘boys don’t read’ discourse’: Primary school boys who love reading fiction’. Their research disrupts dominant discourses around boys reading and reports on a study examining boys reading interests and preferences. International literacy Centre Director Professor Gemma Moss will act as discussant.

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5/25/2022

Authors and editors of a forthcoming 'Journal of Research in Reading' special issue will present their findings and reflections on this topic. The speakers will be sharing research on topics spanning from peer assisted learning to phonics with parents. Speakers include: · Megan Dixon (Director of Research, Holy Family Multi-Academy Trust) · Dr. Julian Grenier (Sheringham Nursery School and Children’s Centre) · Dr. Rachael Hulme (UCL) · Dr. Sarah McGeown (The University of Edinburgh) · Dr. Jessie Ricketts (Royal Holloway, University of London) · Dr. Jo Taylor (UCL) · Dr Emma Vardy (Nottingham Trent University).

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5/1/2022

Professor Tim Rasinski (Kent State University) presents on reading fluency and beginning readers. Professor Rasinski is an eminent scholar in the field of literacy education, with a specific focus on reading fluency and word study, and has authored 200 articles and 50 books. In this seminar, he considers why reading fluency is so important, particularly for young children experiencing literacy difficulties. There will be a particular focus on instructional practices to support reading fluency. Martin Galway (Herts for Learning) an English Teaching and Learning Advisor, will consider challenges for teachers in supporting reading fluency in classrooms today.

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1/28/2022