Why Reading Aloud Matters? From sharing Roger Hargreave’s Mr Men stories with Year 1 children, to reading Shakespeare’s Hamlet with Year 13, I have never had any doubt that reading aloud is hugely valuable. This is a common view, and certainly one that I imagine all librarians and lovers of books share. The benefits of reading aloud …
How to Read More? It’s that time of the year when the question on everyone’s lips is ‘what are your new year’s resolutions?’ My stock response is usually to eat less and exercise more-I seldom manage either! This year though, I have a definite target that I am determined to meet. I want to read …
Is Intrinsic Motivation better than Extrinsic Motivation? These days education seems to be all about intrinsic motivation. We shouldn’t give out stars or stickers or small gifts to encourage students to achieve. We all know that this is superficial extrinsic motivation when it is intrinsic motivation that leads to embedded success. I agree of course …