Research in Literacy Education Award 2008 Winners Announced
Wednesday, July 23, 2008 . Posted by admin
The prize winners of the new UKLA/ Wiley-Blackwell Research in Literacy Education Award 2008 were announced at the gala dinner of the UKLA international conference.
Read the full article in our awards section
Children’s Book Award winners announced
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 . Posted by admin
This year's winners - Penguin & Here Lies Arthur
Author Polly Dunbar has won the picture book category of UKLA’s Children’s book Award for her book Penguin, published by Walker Books.
The judges commended the book for its ‘timeless charm, emotional authenticity and memorable text,’ The judges added that ‘the beautifully observed illustrations enhanced the comic timing and perfectly paced story.’ .On receiving her award Polly said she was touched to have won the UKLA Children’s Book Award and by the way teachers had responded to her book.
The winning novel was Here Lies Arthur by Philip Reeve. A representative from his publisher, Scholastic Children’s Books, spoke of his delight in the award and his gratitude to UKLA for their unanimous selection of his book. Here Lies Arthur takes a completely new look at the Arthurian legends at the same time as having a highly contemporary slant on the powerful role of story within a community.
Read the UKLA reviews of these stories
Journal of Research in Reading and Literacy award shortlist announced
Thursday, June 19, 2008 . Posted by admin
The United Kingdom Literacy Association (UKLA) has announced the shortlist for a new award, sponsored by publishers Wiley-Blackwell. The award will be presented annually from 2008, to an article judged to be exemplary in terms of the criteria for publication in each of The Journal of Research in Reading and Literacy. Both of these well respected, refereed journals attract international submissions. The winning articles will be determined by a panel of literacy experts. The award and citation will be presented to the authors of the winning articles by a representative of Wiley – Blackwell at UKLA’s 44th UKLA International Conference to be held at Liverpool Hope University from July 11th -13th.
Short listed authors say they are honoured to have been entered for this award. Teresa Cremin, UKLA President and Professor of Literacy Education at the Open University, said ‘Quality literacy research is vital if we are to ensure that all children become literate members of society. UKLA wishes to celebrate and recognize the work of our best researchers and practioners.’
The shorlist can be viewed in our awards section.
UKLA Children’s literature conference a great success!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008 . Posted by admin
Children’s Literature and the Creative Curriculum - British Library, March 11th 2008
“UKLA again demonstrates itself as an invaluable association in promoting the love of English in education” - Head teacher Gillian Powe
Comments from participants about this successful conference:
“A truly inspiring and stimulating day where speakers spoke passionately about the benefits of creating meaning through the use of books. Professor Teresa Cremin was as always passionate and stimulating in her approach at creating meaning from a text through drama. The focus on children’s literature and how to use it in a practical context was both fascinating and illuminating. UKLA again demonstrates itself as an invaluable association in promoting the love of English in education.”
Gillian Powe: Head teacher Bishop Road Primary School, Bristol
“The Children’s Literature and Creative Curriculum Conference was a fantastic event. The programme of lectures (based on relevant research), workshops (it’s true you do learn more when it’s participatory) and talks by inspirational writers was the perfect mix for such a day.”
Sarah Butler, PGCE Course Leader for Secondary English, Sheffield
“I thoroughly enjoyed the UKLA conference on creativity and reading. I was inspired by the speakers and their enthusiasm for the projects that they had been part of, so much so that one of the workshops almost reduced me to tears of joy, as I felt as though through my active listening, I was sharing in the success of an amazing group of children from a school in Hackney.
Hearing authors, speaking to colleagues and listening to successful head teachers made the day thoroughly enjoyable and I came away with a spring in my step, thinking about how I could improve my own practice and help my school, and others in my borough move forwards in their quest for creativity.”
Vicky Willan: teacher Woodmansterne Primary School, Streatham, London
“I attend many conferences but Tuesday’s event was inspiring. The main speakers provoked thought, discussion and reflection both personally and in terms of my role. Greg Wallace’s workshop and his approach to the creative curriculum was spell binding. I sat and listened with growing excitement and an absolute conviction that this was what I wanted to see in schools in Sheffield. During lunch I managed just by being behind Sue McGonagall from CLPE in the lunch queue to find out about the work she was doing too, all very exciting stuff! Since Tuesday everyone I’ve spoken to has had to listen to ‘my news’ and I know feel at the end that they missed out on the event of the term! Thanks for the conference.”
Pam Fell: Senior Literacy Consultant-Sheffield
“I found the UKLA conference on ‘Children’s literature and the Creative Curriculum’ to be a wonderful professional development experience. It was so refreshing and stimulating to be addressed as a professional and to hear real research that investigated important current issues creatively, instead of CPD which mainly concerns itself with specific curriculum requirements driven by statistical aims. The quality and variety of speakers make an amazing ‘whole’ experience. As an ordinary classroom teacher, this conference provided rare time and space for deeper self-reflection based on the speakers wider perspectives on education. I just wish all my colleagues could have joined me! Looking forward to the next one!”
Claire McCabe, teacher Avonmore Primary School, West Kensington, London
Jacqueline Harrett to present at Winchester Writer’s Conference
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 . Posted by admin
Jacqueline Harrett, author of ‘Exciting Writing’ is presenting at a UKLA organised event within the Winchester Writers’ Conference. Jacqueline will be running a double session for teachers called ‘From Telling Tales to Writing Words’ on Saturday June 28th. She is also offering one-to-one sessions to talk to teachers about their own writing with and for children. This is the first time that the Festival has offered a seminar especially for teachers, so is a very exciting prospect. Other highlights include, Colin Dexter OBE, internationally renowned authors, novelists, playwrights, poets, producers, literary agents, commissioning editors and industry specialists.
More details at http://www.writersconference.co.uk/ .
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