The Intersection of Literature, Literacy and Creative Learning by Eric Booth

An Inspiring Start to the Programme!

Online Teacher in Residence (OTIR) launched on Thursday 25 February 2010 via a Glow meet to which over thirty teachers and other learning professionals tuned in.

We were very lucky to have renowned creative learning consultant, author, and speaker, Eric Booth with us where he hosted a discussion with our Online Teachers in Residence Michael Stephenson and Lucy Young.

Before interviewing Michael and Lucy on their plans for the year and discussing a few ideas for engaging classes in reading and literature, Eric spoke briefly about how important it is to nurture an intrinsic motivation to read through creative approaches to literature and literacy in the classroom. 

We are pleased to make an audio recording of Eric’s presentation, as well as his thoroughly useful discussion with Michael and Lucy, available below.

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(Apologies for the sound quality and disruption in the latter half of the recording - this is due to some technical glitches on the day. We felt the content of the discussion merrited its inclusion here.)

Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence Launch with Eric Booth (Full Version).

A 48 minute recording of the recent Scottish Book Trust’s Online Teachers in Residence launch. First, listen to creative learning consultant Eric Booth speak about the importance of nurturing an intrinsic motivation within pupils to read, write, and create. He also discusses the responsibility that educators have as 'guides’ to the ‘creative act’ of reading and interacting with text; and then be inspired as he interviews Scottish Book Trust Online Teachers in Residence Michael Stephenson and Lucy Young on their plans for the year and ideas for best implementing Curriculum for Excellence with literature and literacy.

The Intersection of Literature, Literacy and Creative Learning by Eric Booth, hosted by Scottish Book Trust (Presentation Only).

In this 13 minute presentation creative learning consultant, author, and speaker Eric Booth speaks about the importance of nurturing an intrinsic motivation within pupils to read, write, and create. He also discusses the responsibility that educators have as 'guides’ to the ‘creative act’ of reading and interacting with text.

Scottish Book Trust Online Teacher in Residence Launch Discussion (Discussion Only).

35 minutes of inspiration, discussion, ideas and tips for teachers and other learning professionals. Renowned creative learning consultant, author, and speaker Eric Booth interviews Scottish Book Trust Online Teachers in Residence Michael Stephenson and Lucy Young on their plans for the year and ideas for best implementing Curriculum for Excellence with literature and literacy.