Ep. 26 - After the Bell: Reading and Literacy

Do you remember learning how to read when you were in school? Was picking up a book one of your favourite parts of the day, or did you feel a twist of anxiety in your stomach every time you had to read aloud in class? For some, reading and literacy were enjoyable learning experiences. For many, though, the unfortunate reality is learning to read and write were major challenges that were often stressful.   In today’s approach to learning, we are addressing the challenges of reading and literacy in a more inclusive, flexible approach. Guided by our Responsive Literacy Framework, VSB’s approach to literacy is holistic, interconnected and considers how to de-colonize the literacy practice. It is also strength-based, to foster a growth mindset reflective of our current curriculum.  To discuss all things reading and literacy in the District, we are joined by Ria Dolder, Learning and Instruction Literacy Lead and Leslie Hunt, teacher librarian mentor K-12. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and leave a review.    Your feedback helps us improve and create more content that you'll like.