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There was once a time when it was commonplace to find avid readers scattered out and about in the community; wherever the sunshine was warm and distractions were minimal, readers would abound and hungrily escape into a new world with a simple turn of a page. Unfortunately, with widespread use of and access to social media and smartphones, such practice is truly a thing of the past.
In recent years, national interest in the mental and emotional wellbeing of students has escalated. Specifically, more students reportedly struggle with problem solving, critical thinking, and envisioning their future. Accordingly, English Language Arts (ELA) educators across the spectrum must serve as guides to introduce or reconnect all students to the power of reading. If properly encouraged, anyone can learn to escape into the stories of others, thereby (a) developing healthy coping skills to tackle the distressing noises of real life and (b) using critical skills gained from reading.
This year’s conference, Reading and Writing between Worlds: Imagination and Reality in ELA, brings together educators, researchers, and literacy leaders from PreK-12 and higher education to explore ways we can:
-Utilize literature and language as tools for guiding students to escape into different realms, discover new relationships, and develop healthy coping methods
-Promote students’ realization about their control over their future by strengthening their language skills and writing ability
Encourage students to develop peer-based projects and activities that serve students across grade levels, encouraging older students to advocate the unharnessed power of reading and language to younger students
-Harness language and literature as a tool for unity to inspire community-based activities and events (i.e., book discussions, celebratory events for Kansas authors, formal service-learning projects, small group writing sessions to explore publication, etc.)
-Promote inter-disciplinary projects that tackle difficult subjects, encouraging unity
-Elevate and celebrate notable authors by building class assignments that include them, especially authors from Kansas
-Explore how literature can broaden students’ understanding of the world and reflect the many experiences that shape our communities
-Share best practices for professional development, relationships, and longevity as ELA educators
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Drury Plaza Hotel Broadview Wichita, 400 W Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202-2902, United States
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