Teachers as readers guide
Resource from Reading Schools Ambassador Brian Conaghan to prompt staff reading and role modelling
In order to build a sustainable reading culture in your school, it’s important that everyone identifies as a reader. This doesn’t stop at class teachers – all staff across the school play a huge part in promoting reading for pleasure.
From wearing (this will open in a new window)'Ask me what I’m reading' badges to classroom door signs, showing that we are all readers is an important message that our learners will greatly benefit from.
Please note, the recommendations listed in the poster are for learning professionals. If you would like book suggestions to share with learners, head to our website to explore (this will open in a new window)our range of book lists on the Scottish Book Trust website.
Further resources
- Key area: (this will open in a new window)1.2.3 Visible staff role modelling across the school
- Key area: (this will open in a new window)1.2.5 Staff knowledge of contemporary children's literature
- Article: (this will open in a new window)Running a staff book group
- Resource: Our (this will open in a new window)My Life as a Reader PowerPoint can be used to talk to pupils about your identity as a reader throughout your life