LITERACY NEWS

LAI 39th International Conference‘Living Literacy: from Tots to Teens’Marino Institute of Education, DublinSeptember 24th-26th 2015CALL FOR PAPERSLAI (formerly RAI) invites proposals for papers and workshops for its 39th annual internationalconference. The theme of this year’s conference is ‘Living Literacy : from Tots toTeens’.The conference will explore research and practice on the following topics:Oral language developmentBest practice in the teaching and study of literacyEmergent literacyPromoting children’s literature in schoolsIntegrated approaches to literacy developmentNew literacies: using digital tools to enhance literacyLiteracy across languagesClassroom-based assessment for literacy (including formative assessment)Research-based best practice for children with literacy difficultiesChallenges and opportunities in today’s changing classroomsFamily and community literacyLearning to teach literacy: teacher educationCuirtear fáilte faoi leith roimh pháipéir nó cheardlanna i nGaeilge. Is féidir téama ón liosta thuas nóábhar eile a bhaineann le múineadh nó measúnú na Gaeilge a roghnú.KEYNOTE SPEAKERCatherine Gilliland, St. Mary’s University College, Belfast.PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONSProposals for papers or workshops (150-300 word abstract) should be submitted by June 12th,2015, using the electronic form at www.reading.ie. Queries by e-mail to LAILiteracy@gmail.com.Please watch our website for ongoing updates and follow us on Twitter @LiteracyIRL7