In a New York Times article on the future of reading, Motoko Rich describes US programs where instead of a set text, students choose their own reading matter. Very interesting - do read Students Get New Assignment: Pick Books You Like. Room for library involvement in this 'reading workshop' approach...
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I also noted with interest that comfort - something we've been working on this year in the library with, for example, the reading retreat and the floor cushions - is part of the approach, thirty minutes of reading each day in a beanbag or comfortable situation (not just at a school desk).
Author Meg Cabot commented on the NY Times story - read it here.
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Cheers
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Ruth
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