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Deborah Buttery (University of Reading, UK)
Topic: Creativity, empathy, motivation and the role of picturebooks in primary language education
PhD researcher and French teacher, Deborah Buttery, will examine the impact of picturebooks in primary language education, providing practical approaches to enhance creativity, motivation, and empathy in young learners. Based on her ongoing research in UK primary schools, participants will explore how both fiction and non-fiction texts can complement traditional resources to deepen cultural understanding. Participants will gain fresh insights and useful tools to enhance their teaching practices with young language learners.
Name of sponsoring organization: Sharing Languages