Sharon is a literacy consultant in a number of schools in South Australia and Victoria. She works with leadership and teachers to inspire research based change.
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Part 3: Blessing the Book with Sharon Callen
Posted by Sharon Callen
Blessing the Book: Nurturing Readers through Stories In part three of the podcast series, Sharon Callen invites teachers to explore the magic of children's literature, emphasising the idea of "blessing the book." This concept goes beyond simply reading aloud; it is about honouring the story, respecting the author's craft, and...
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Part 4: Blessing the Book with Sharon Callen
Posted by Sharon Callen
Blessing the Book: Exploring Picture Books with Sharon Callen – Part 4 Picture books hold a special place in a child's life, offering them a chance to explore the world, their emotions, and the complexities of life through art and words. In the fourth part of her podcast series, Sharon...
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Part 2: Blessing the Book with Sharon Callen
Posted by Sharon Callen
Blessing the Book: A Framework for Building Student Engagement In this blog, we delve into how teachers can foster reading engagement in the classroom. Drawing from research by experts like Linda Gambrell and strategies shared by Sharon Callen, this framework emphasises the importance of actively teaching engagement alongside reading skills....
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Part 1: Blessing the Book with Sharon Callen
Posted by Sharon Callen
Motivating Young Readers: Unlocking the Joy and Purpose of Reading One of the most common challenges teachers face is ensuring that students not only read but also understand and enjoy what they are reading. Many children can decode words and pass reading tests, but are they truly engaging with the...
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Part 2: Student Agency with Lisa Burman
Posted by Sharon Callen
Cultivating Student Agency in the Classroom: A Journey from Control to Empowerment In a recent podcast conversation with Lisa Burman, a passionate educator and advocate for student agency, several insightful themes were explored that shine a light on the power of agency in both students and teachers. Lisa discusses how...
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