The development of readers and the building of citizenship go hand in hand; after all, the importance of reading for the development of the individual and society is widely recognized. 

That is precisely why reading is such an important tool for schools during times of social isolation. Find out how encouraging reading can contribute to meaningful and effective learning in a hybrid learning environment.

The collection is essential for fostering a love of reading

Without books, there are no readers. It is essential to provide a collection of books to help develop critical readers. However, to provide meaningful reading experiences, the collection must be optimized.

Different genres, authors, and themes broaden the cultural repertoire. Curation and reading mediation are important for identifying the intertextualities and distinctive features of a work. They also help guide thematic choices in each grade level, taking context into account and drawing on students’ skills and preferences.

The more diverse, accessible, and rich—in terms of reading options, genres, and repertoire—this collection is, the better it is for the reader's development.

Consider the quality of language learning

It’s not enough to simply make the collection available; we need to create a library that fosters enriching experiences. It’s important to have a team of educators and reading instructors who contribute to these inspiring initiatives.

Developing readers involves investing in the sharing of texts and the exchange of ideas to help students create their own path toward critical reading. Initially, this process is guided by the teacher; later, students proceed independently.

Here are some strategies that support active efforts to develop proficient readers—especially in remote and hybrid learning settings:

• Contests and reading projects;

• Creation and assignment of mediation activities by the educator;

• Educational support aimed at fostering reading skills;

• Investment in methodologies such as gamification;

• Lesson plans that foster reading skills;

• Encouraging students to write;

• Implementation of teaching methods aligned with the BNCC.

One example of where to find these resources is at Árvore. In addition to what was mentioned, its collection—which includes more than 30,000 e-books—can be accessed at any time via computer, tablet, or smartphone. There are also weekly current events publications covering a wide variety of topics.

With these opportunities, it will be easier to overcome challenges and develop meaningful reading practices, bringing students closer to the world of reading.

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