I had my first session today in the Manaiakalani Reading Practice Intensive course with Naomi, Georgie and Anna.

Day 1 was Reading is Core to Learning. The main headings were: What characterises a 'good reader'? teachers as readers, reading across the curriculum, the importance of discussion about text and how to grow 'good readers'. There was a lot of information and I will need to go back over some of the main points in my own time. 

One of my big takeaways from the day was when I saw the prompt "What did I learn that could be used with my learners?" After looking at the reading survey I will try and dig deeper into their view of reading, and try and find out what helps and what holds them back. I am hoping that by gathering student voice it will help me to understand where the children are at and what I can do to help grow their enjoyment of reading.