Learning and teaching children´s literature in Europe

Carter, Jane

Abstract

This project is a two-year investigation into the learning and teaching of children’s literature in Europe, undertaken by the University of the West of England (UK), the University of Akureyri (Iceland), Gazi University (Turkey) and the University of Murcia (Spain), with funding from the Comenius sub-programme of the European Commission’s Lifelong Learning Programme. The aim was to gather, analyse and disseminate information about the current role of children’s literature in schools and in children’s lives in Europe, focusing particularly on the 8-11 age group. This involved a comparison of reading habits, learning and teaching methods, and the cultural place of reading. The data for the project was gathered largely by means of surveys administered to pupils and teachers, and by focus group interviews conducted with both groups. The current project combines children’s reading views, teachers´ views and the current reading priorities of each partner country: Spain, Turkey, Iceland and England. Equally important is its practical emphasis on outcomes and impact, which will include both general recommendations and
highlighting of good practice contained in this report, and a number of Continuing Professional Development packs for use across European countries, using the identified good practice examples. Opportunities will be taken to learn from children and teachers and the project website can be used as a resource both for academic researchers and educational practitioners. The project thus brings
together academics and practitioners, ensuring not only a project of academic significance but also one of practical application for the benefit of children within the partner countries, and in support of
intercultural understanding and European citizenship goals.

• Report Type: Research Report
• Publication Date: Mar 1, 2012
• Deposit Date: Oct 3, 2022
• Publicly Available Date: Oct 3, 2022
• Pages: 158
• Keywords: children's literature; Europe; reading
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/10018007
• Publisher URL: https://www.unak.is/sta.../lokaskyrsla%20LTCL.PDF
• Related Public URLs: https://www.unak.is/