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Independent and shared reading: Great books for primary schools
April 3, 2025
Engaging with a wide range of rich texts supports the development of students’ literacy, vocabulary, and general knowledge, as well as being an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
In this webinar, Dr Christine Braid of Massey University talks about a range of books that students of all ages can read independently, as well as great books for teachers to read aloud. She also explores some of the pedagogical practices that support effective engagement with and enjoyment of a range of books throughout the primary school years.
Dr Christine Braid is one of the foremost literacy educators and advocates in Aotearoa New Zealand. She has a background as a primary school teacher and literacy facilitator, and more recently as an educational researcher in the area of literacy. She was part of the Massey University Early Literacy Research Project and lead facilitator on the Ministry of Education contract for teacher training in TEPiL. She has collaborated extensively with The Education Hub, and led the work to produce our early literacy resources.
