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Attitudes to Reading Promotion:
An important development during the implementation of lifelong readers was the
change of dispositions towards reading promotion activities on behalf of the teachers.
One teacher remarked
“And I think that even the parents and the teachers are more
aware of themselves as model.”
Reading Culture in School:
Both teachers and parents remarked on the change of reading culture in the school. This
was seen as a positive development. Many remarks echo the following
“it’s great to hear
kids talking about books and saying “oh have you read this one?” and “try this one” and
“oh I like that bit
”.”
Enjoyment of Reading:
All respondents indicated that there has been evidence of more children reading for
pleasure than prior to the implementation of the lifelong readers programme. A teacher
remarked
“we’ve also had a few mention that they are going to buy Kindles with their
First Communion money so that’s a good thing too”.
