[Reading-hall-of-fame] OECD Webinar on

[P David Pearson]

RHoF members,
David Pearson here

I was involved in the writing of this report, and I highly recommend it!

Two of the authors, Colin and Sari, have been invited to present a webinar
on it. The other three authors were Renate Valtin of Germany, Greg Brooks
of the UK, and yours truly.
Worth a listen
Research to Policy (R2P) webinar on Effective Teaching Strategies for
Developing Literacy
Title: Effective teaching strategies for developing literacy
Speakers: Colin Harrison (University of Nottingham)
Sari Sulkunen (University of Jyväskylä - Finland),
Oana Felecan ( DG EAC - Action Plan Basic Skills and its 2026 planned
initiatives)
Moderator: Hanna Siarova
Technical aspects: Brenda Frydman
Date/time: 27 November 14.30-15.45 CET
Registration for attendees:
https://us02web.zoom.us/.../WN_g1b2Vkc_QN-fFFlfBJ3Wmg...
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Despite multiple efforts to improve basic skills attainment across Europe,
recent PISA results show a concerning decline in reading performance. The
proportion of students failing to achieve basic proficiency in reading
(PISA Level 2) has increased significantly, indicating a growing literacy
challenge. This trend has been evident for over a decade but has been
further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The recent NESET-EENEE analytical report "Effective practices for literacy
teaching" offers timely, evidence-based insights on addressing literacy
challenges. Drawing on a review of over 600 studies, this comprehensive
report identifies proven teaching practices that promote literacy
development from early childhood through adulthood. The report challenges
traditional notions of "basic literacy," highlighting that even
foundational reading proficiency requires complex skills including
identifying main ideas, drawing inferences, reflecting on authors'
purposes, and evaluating evidence.
This webinar aims to provide participants with a clear understanding of
evidence-based practices in literacy teaching. Attendees will gain insights
into specific teaching strategies that promote reading development across
different educational settings, moving beyond simplistic notions of
literacy to address the more complex reading skills required in today's
world. Moreover, the relevance of this evidence on literacy promotion will
be analysed from a policymaking perspective, by exploring how this research
can be translated into coherent policy frameworks at national and European
levels. The discussion will examine how these findings on effective
literacy teaching practices can inform strategic investments in education
systems, teacher professional development programs, and targeted
interventions for vulnerable student populations.
>From the Commission, Oana Felecan (Policy Officer for equity and
well-being, DG EAC) will open the discussion and briefly talk about the
Commission’s Action Plan on Basic Skills and the possible linked 2026
initiatives on literacy. Colin Harrison, lead author of the NESET–EENEE
report on Effective Practices for Literacy Teaching, will present the main
findings on the key effective practices and policy recommendations. Sari
Sulkunen, literacy expert, will share practical insights from her work on
the Finnish Literacy Strategy. From ENESET, Hanna Siarova will moderate the
discussion.

This link should get you to the report
https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/e8056a51-167c-11f0-b1a3-01aa75ed71a1/language-en



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Graduate School of Education
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