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International ELINET Symposium 2018

“Literacy in the 21st Century: Participation – Inclusion – Equity”

Please find the press release (english), die Presseerklärung (deutsch).

Complete presentation of every speech and bio notes of every speaker

KEY NOTE A comprehensive approach to literacy and language learning in multilingual European societies Kristina Cunningham, BEL Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	KEY NOTE Literacy, citizenship and digital technology - policy, perspectives and practices in Europe and beyond Janice Richardson, LUX Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	ROUND TABLE Literacy policies in Europe - examples of successful national programmes Viv Bird, GBR Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)
ROUND TABLE International literacy assessments - current trends and future directions in PIRLS and PISA William G. Brozo, USA Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)

Narrative abilities of preschoolers from low-income families Zuzana Petrová, SVK Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	Kindergarten children's story structure understanding through story retelling Eufimia Tafa, GRC Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	In-door and out-door educational activities for fostering book reading and narrative skills in kindergarten children. Elissavet Chlapana, GRC Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)
Preschool teachers' and first grade teachers' perception of literacy in preschool education Maria Kreza, Elissavet Chlapana, GRC Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	What are the conditions for an effective implementation of the french early literacy program "PARLER"? Charlotte Dejaghaer, Marine André, BEL Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)

Pedagogical tools for teaching disciplinary literacies in the subject areas Vicky Zygouris-Coe, USA Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	Strengthening literacy and cultural participation in inclusive, innovative and reflective classrooms Wiebke Dannecker, DEU Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	Purposes for reading and writing in the disciplines: teachers perceptions of their practice Maria de Lourdes Dionísio, PRT Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)
How do pre-service elementary/primary teachers define "criteria of scientificity" and how to help them building these criteria? Caroline Hoyoux, Marine André, Patricia Schillings, BEL Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)

Conceptualizing and assessing digital literacies in the knowledge-based societies of the 21^st century Byeong-Young Cho, Hyounjin OK, Soohyun Seo, Jiyoun Kim, In-Suk Kim, Jong-Yun Kim, USA/KOR Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	When theoretical, political and practical agendas collide. Digital literacy in pre-school education in Portugal Íris Susana Pires Pereira, Maria Cristina Vieira da Silva, PRT Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	Greek and Greek-Cypriot teachers' perceptions and experiences of digital literacies Eufimia Tafa, Stavroula Kontovourki, GRC Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)
Curriculum reform in the Netherlands. Literacy and digital literacy apart or together? Jeroen Clemens, NLD Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)

Locating issues of equity and inclusion in boys literacy development William G. Brozo, USA Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	New insights into male book reading preferences in Russia Elena Ovchinnikova, Nataly Smetannikova, RUS Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	Words matter! Reading engagement of boys in vocational schools in Finland Ilmi Villacís, FIN Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)
Project "Kick and Read!" - How to engage lower secondary boys in literacy Christine Garbe, Kolja Schultz, DEU Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	boys & books: A German internet platform offering book recommendations for male readers between the ages of 8-16 Julia Hoydis, Christine Garbe, DEU Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)

Benefits of engaging in adult learning: The views of adult learners in Ireland. Tina Byrne, IRL Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	ScienceLit - scientific literacy for all! Inga Specht, DEU Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	Curriculum and professional development of financial literacy Monika Tröster, DEU Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)
Addressing the needs of young women in Turkey not in employment, education or training Meltem Cantürk, TUR Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	A case study of integrating technology into adult literacy and numeracy education Ayşegül Şahinkaya, TUR Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)

Code-focused and meaning-focused activities and their associations on first graders' reading fluency and reading comprehension in Estonia and Finland Jenni Ruotsalainen, Anna-Maija Poikkeus, Marja-Kristiina Lerkkanen, FIN Eve Kikas, Piret Soodla, EST Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	Our class's dictionary Marina Sotiropoulou-Zormpala, GRC Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	The effects of the self-regulated strategy development on greek students' writing process Hellen Vretudaki, Doulia Athina, GRC Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)
Boosting literacy through the learning approach Rose Ong'oa, KEN Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	Literacy instruction for nonspeaking children with severe disablities. Overcoming limiting beliefs Stefanie K. Sachse, DEU Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)

Disciplinary and linguistic literacy - issues in Estonian secondary level classrooms Helin Puksand, Merilin Aruvee, EST Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	From (reading) literacy to multiliteracies Minna-Riitta Luukka, FIN Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	Knowledge construction and literacy: Case study of literacy practices in Finnish upper secondary school history lessons Sari Sulkunen, Johanna Saario, FIN Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)
History essay writing as a disciplinary practice Hilkka Paldanius, FIN Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)

The literacy boost - increasing students' literacy through teachers' collaborative learning - a national programme in Sweden Pia Kangas, Helga Stensson, SWE Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	TV and Web TV: Literacy ressources for professional development of teachers in Italy Tiziana Mascia, ITA Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	"Fundamentals of content area literacy and working with text." Ressources for pre-service and in-service teacher training in Russia Tatiana Galaktionova, Julia Komarova, RUS Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)
Blended learning in teachers' professional development (BleTeach/BaCuLit 2.0): A European PD programme for content area & disciplinary literacy addressing secondary teachers Yvonne Hörmann, Stefan Sigges, DEU Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	Transforming 6^th grade teachers into teachers of literacy in mathematics: Findings from a research and PD project in Cyprus Spyros Sofokleous, Stavroula Kontovourki, CYP Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)

Augmented reality in the content areas Tara Wilson, Kara Rosenblatt, Ann Marie Smith, USA Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	Integrating close and hyperreading skills through hybrid literature Inge van de Ven, NLD Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	Digital scaffolds for reading in teacher education Anneke Smits, NLD Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)
Cooperative text production in digital media Kirsten Schindler, Matthias Knopp, DEU Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	Digital literacy in a regular classroom Mariska Rollmann, NLD Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)

Fostering the relationship school-family-community to promote family literacy and personal development the Bunny Polo's research-action project Piedade Vaz Rebelo, PRT Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	New approaches in teacher education and professional development (literacy coaches) Tara Wilson, Kara Rosenblatt, Ann Marie Smith, USA Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	Fostering the development of conceptual literacy by adaptations of student directed speech across the grades Katrin Kleinschmidt-Schinke, DEU Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)
School where literacy thrives: gist summary retelling strategy Natalia Solodovnikova, RUS Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	Mother-child shared reading with digital and print books Gulsah Ozturk, TUR Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	The use of children's literature in developing and promoting critical literacy in Europe: case study ELINET Eleni Louloudi, DEU/GRC Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)
Readings and reflexions: a review of practices and pedagogies regarding adolescent literacy and motivation Deidre Cutter, USA Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)

Recent changes in the Czech Republic's pre-shool education system Maria Ernestová, CZE Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	The ReadingExpress. How volunteers support parents at home to enrich their home literacy environment Naomi von Ringelenstein, NLD Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	Reading promotion in reading clubs Ina Brendel-Perpina, Martina Frey-Walter, DEU Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)
The time tabled lesson that is never observed Annette Mpuga, UGA Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)

Literacy project for northern Finland Leila Kairaluoma, FIN Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	Get them reading: examples of using digital literature in class Uta Woiwod, DEU Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	Observations from programs of adult literacy, numeracy and empowerpent in Turkey Aydin Durgunoglu, USA/TUR Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)
eVideoTransfer - a digital approach to conveying basic education Björn Schulz, DEU Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)

EINS - den Einstieg erleichtern - Fostering of German language acquisition for recently immigrated pupils Andreas Seidler, Alexandra Zepter, DEU Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	Kristina Cunovic, Snjezana Berak, HRV Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)	Literacy in the 21^st Century: Lessons from Kenya on participation, inclusion and equity Helen Inyega, KEN Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)
The path to inclusion, equity and literacy for Russian children undergoing long-term medical treatment in institutions Natalia Kurikalova, Diana Khachatryan, Araksya Serobyan, RUS Downloads: abstract and bio note (PDF) complete presentation (PDF)

Organizers

ELINET Association (European Literacy Policy Network) &
University of Cologne

Prof. Dr. Christine Garbe, Chair of ELINET Association; University of Cologne, Germany

Ipek Sirena Krutsch; University of Cologne, Germany
Eva Bigalke; University of Cologne, Germany
Semi Chakroun; University of Cologne, Germany
Stefan Salamonsberger; University of Cologne, Germany

Viv Bird, ex Chief Executive of Booktrust, UK
Prof. Dr. Patricia Schillings, University of Liège, Belgium
Dr. Sari Sulkunen, University of Jyväskylä, Finland
Prof. Dr. Eufimia Tafa, University of Crete, Greece
Prof. Dr. Renate Valtin, Humboldt University Berlin, Germany

Prof. Dr. William G. Brozo, George-Mason-University, Fairfax, VA, U.S
Drs. Jeroen Clemens, Utrecht, Netherlands
Dr. Fabio Nascimbeni, Universidad International de la Rioja, Spain
Dr. George Manolitsis, University of Crete, Greece
Prof. Dr. Gerry Shiel, St. Patrick´s College, Dublin, Ireland

Topic

Literacy is an essential prerequisite for all kinds of learning and human development. It enables people to live full and meaningful lives, and to contribute towards the enrichment of the communities in which we live. By literacy we mean the ability to read and write at a level whereby individuals can effectively understand and use written communication in all media (print or electronic), including digital literacy. In the knowledge-based societies of the 21st Century, the rapid spread of new technologies and a constantly changing work environment, literacy learning is no longer limited to childhood and adolescence but must be recognised as a lifelong need and requirement.

In Europe one in five 15-year-olds and nearly 55 million adults lack basic literacy skills. Not only does this make it difficult for them to find a job, it also increases their risk of poverty and social exclusion, limiting opportunities for cultural and civil participation, lifelong learning and personal growth. The European Commission recognises that there has been little improvement in literacy in the last 15 years. Yet, with affirmative action, we can make a difference.

ELINET - European Literacy Policy Network