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Developing and Sustaining Reading for Pleasure: Practitioner enquiry posters
This resource showcases some of the interesting practitioner enquiry posters created by participants in the Developing and Sustaining Reading for Pleasure (Primary) course.
For more information, visit the Developing and Sustaining Reading for Pleasure (Primary) course page.
We are proud of the participants of the 2024–25 cohort of the Developing and Sustaining Reading for Pleasure (Primary) course. The participants are teaching and learning professionals from across Scotland. These posters show their own personal practitioner enquiries into areas of interest in their setting and do not necessarily reflect the views and values of Scottish Book Trust.
Practitioner enquiry poster examples
1. What impact does the use of audiobooks have on children’s level of enjoyment when reading?
This enquiry focused on the impact of using audiobooks through Bug Club, finding that children’s enjoyment of reading increased and they were more confidently engaging in discussion about the texts.
2. Will a refreshed whole school approach to library time improve motivation for reading?
by Hannah Guy, Principal Teacher, Argyll and Bute
After revamping the school library with input from pupils, Hannah Guy found that pupils across the school were much more positive about spending time in the library and found books they liked more easily.
3. Does having access to reading for pleasure books in the playground contribute to an increase in reading enjoyment for primary aged children?
by Linda McGregor, Principal Teacher, Highland
After introducing ‘book trolleys’ into the playground twice a week, Linda MacGregor reflected on the impact on learners’ reading for pleasure and found an increase in enjoyment amongst the infant classes.