Reading Is Inquiry: Helping Students Make Sense of Their World

What if reading is more than a skill, or even a pleasure, but a way for students to understand themselves and the world around them? Darryl Toerien and I welcome Gabrielle Mace back to explore the powerful connection between reading and inquiry, why purpose matters, and how carefully chosen texts can capture attention, deepen thinking and open up meaningful conversations across the curriculum.

Please Note: This is our October podcast… the next one will be at the beginning of November.

Links

* The importance of the act of reading (Freire, 1981/1983).

* Work on current iteration of Year 9 interdisciplinary Signature Work inquiry.

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