‘We talk books’: Teacher librarians promoting book discussion to foster reading engagement

by admin | Mar 2, 2024 | Literacy, Reading and Literacy, School libraries

Author: Margaret K Merga Although teacher librarians play a role as literacy and literature educators in schools, little research attention is given to this role. In addition, the use of book discussion in school libraries to enhance reading engagement is not often...

The Impact of School Library Services on Student Achievement and the Implications for Advocacy: A Review of the Literature

by admin | Jan 28, 2024 | Information skills and practice, Research

Several recent trends suggest that a review of the literature on the impact of school libraries on student achievement in an Australian context is urgently needed. The context in which school librarians and teacher librarians operate today has changed significantly...

Reading Aloud to Students Shouldn’t Get Lost in Shift to ‘Science of Reading,’ Teachers Say

by admin | Jan 28, 2024 | Literacy, Reading and Literacy, Research, School libraries

What Happens When Young People Actually Read “Disturbing” Books

by admin | Jan 28, 2024 | Reading and Literacy, Research, School libraries

Lost in the political battles over “educationally suitable” books is what actually happens when young people read. One side assumes students reading certain books will become traumatized, radicalized, or morally perverted, while the other argues for free speech and...

Creating an Australian School Literacy Policy

by admin | Nov 17, 2023 | Literacy, Research, School libraries

Creating an Australian School Literacy Policy: A Research-Informed Guide to Designing a Policy That Fits Your School by Dr Margaret K Merga is the new go-to for creating effective and holistic literacy policy. Drawing on extensive analysis of literacy policy documents...