Why is quality literature so important in learning to be literate? Why is  literacy so important in academic success? How can we make sure as parents and educators that we choose quality literature for children and young people?

 Learning to be literate is vital for the life chances of our children and young people. There is, however, lots of competition for children’s time and some suggestion that children and young people are reading less these days.

Robyn Ewing's presentation will explore the research that demonstrates unequivocally the powerful role that quality literary texts can and should play in children's lives.

 It will address the questions above and explore a range of contemporary books to demonstrate how as parents, grandparents, educators and caregivers we can engage children and young people in reading.

Hear Robyn Ewing AM, speak at 6.30pm on Tuesday, June 23rd.

Bookings are essential and can be made online by following this link (fees apply), by phone on 9560 3200 or by email to leichhardt@berkelouw.com.au.

Cost is $ 10.00, $ 5.00 of which will be credited against any purchases made on the evening.

About the speaker:

Robyn Ewing AM

Initially a primary teacher, Robyn Ewing is currently Professor of Teacher Education and the Arts at the University of Sydney. She lectures in Curriculum, English, Literacy and Drama across pre-service and postgraduate teacher education programs. She is passionate about the role that the Arts can play in transforming learning and has a commitment to creative pedagogy at all levels of education. 

Robyn's teaching, research and extensive publications include a focus on the use of drama strategies with literature to enhance students' English and critical literacy learning.

Robyn is a recipient of a NSW Minister's/Australian College of Educator's Qualty Teaching Award (2002), the Director General's Award for Outstanding Service to Public Educaion (1995) and the Lady Cutler Award for distinguished service to children's literature (2012). She was made a Fellow of the Australian College of Education in 2013 and a Member of the Order of Australia in 2015.

 

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