Springlezend is a campaign by the Leescoalitie, aimed at highlighting the important role of teachers and inspiring teachers to help their pupils experience the joy of reading. From now on, primary and secondary school teachers, regardless of which subject they teach, can visit springlezend.nl. To find inspiration or to share their own best tips.
Comedian Jochem Meyjer performed an ode to a teacher in this video at the launch of Springlevend.
lezeninhetpo.nl was also launched on the same day. This website provides primary schools with all the information they need to implement effective reading education.
Research
The market research agency GfK conducted research into reading habits and the promotion of reading among professional reading educators. It showed that teachers are highly aware of their contribution to their pupils' reading development. Nevertheless, just over half of primary school teachers feel they have enough time to devote to promoting reading. In secondary education, the figure is only 34%. In addition, almost 70% of primary school teachers and 80% of secondary school teachers say they would greatly appreciate additional resources and ideas for promoting reading.