To celebrate International Literacy Day I had the joy of chatting with talented Magret Botman, Segment Manager: Intermediate Phase Twinkl Ltd, about the Role of Storytelling in Literacy.
We also discussed early memories of reading; my writing process; why is storytelling important in the context of literacy education; using storytelling as a tool in the classroom; how digital age impacts children’s storytelling and reading habits, and what changes I would you like to see in the way literacy is taught in schools:
3:42 My writing process
5:42 Incorporating cultural context in storytelling
7:12 Why is storytelling important in the context of literacy development for young readers
8:19 How can teachers use storytelling to improve literacy development in their classrooms?
10:18 Should kids read from tablets and iPad or hold a physical book?
12:15 Are there any changes you suggest for teachers today when they are teaching literacy?
15:29 Your message for International Literacy Day?
My previous collaboration with Twinkl South Africa was with lovely Ciske Momberg, the Content Executive, about the unexpected friendships encountered in my children’s books.
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Congratulations, Patricia
Thank you very much, Roberta.
That was a very interesting interview and it was fun to see you speak. I think you are right. We should embrace both digital books and paper copies. Like you said there are many advantages of the digital form but it is a risk of distraction that is especially large for kids. I feel the same way. Congratulations to this wonderful interview.
Thank you very much for your support, Thomas.
Congrtulations on this interview, Patricia. Thank you so much for sharing your valuable knowledge and experience.
A great interview. Well put, Patricia. I agree, that teaching through reading is very effective. I teach English as another language to children and use books and stories to make it more fun. It’s amazing how well it works.