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...joining UKLA is a unique opportunity... to read about exciting and thought provoking developments in the field of literacy”
— Carrie Ansell, Senior Lecturer
The United Kingdom Literacy Association (UKLA) is a registered charity, which has as its sole object the advancement of education in literacy. UKLA is concerned with literacy education in school and out-of-school settings in all phases of education and members include classroom teachers, teaching assistants, school literacy co-ordinators, LEA literacy consultants, teacher educators, researchers, inspectors, advisors, publishers and librarians.
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NEWS: Authors, Teachers and Researchers celebrate UKLA Awards
UKLA recognises the best in literacy practice and research and children's literature at its International Conference in Winchester. UKLA Children’s Book Awards 2010 Winners 3-11 Award: Morris Gleitzman Then (Puffin) A powerful and beautifully written account of a young boy’s journey; touching, vulnerable, raw; a courageous yet crucial novel. 12-16 …Read more 4
EVENT: Media Literacy Conference
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Winchester – Wow!
View the photo gallery That was some international conference. I hope everyone who attended had as good a time intellectually and socially as I did. My brain is still full of a kaleidoscope of impressions but I thought I would…Read more >
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Downloadable Resources New for July
This month we’re offering even more resources about writing. Eve Bearne’s two articles ‘Miscue Analysis for Writing’ suggest how teachers can identify and focus on strengths and potential areas for development in children’s writing. First published in the Primary English Magazine, we are grateful to Helen Hancock for allowing us to offer them to members.
Also, from the Secondary English Magazine, we have Debra Myhill’s three-part series ‘Designs on Writing’.
Members can still download previous months' articles on writing by clicking here to go to the Resources section of the website.
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Planning for Innovation in English Teaching
This professional development booklet offers ideas for innovative planning in English teaching. It could be used by individual teachers, colleagues...read more
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