Rijke taal

A large part of the lessons in Dutch primary schools are about language: reading, writing, spelling, grammar, vocabulary, oral communication. Yet the Netherlands has been losing international ground for years when it comes to reading performance. And the reading motivation of Dutch pupils has also declined significantly; they feel little commitment to reading education.

While being able to read and write well is a prerequisite for digital literacy. And that is essential to function in our digital society. Learning to read and write well is learned pre-eminently at school. But where to start as a teacher when you have to choose from the enormous range of curricula, methods, tests, manuals and tips for language and reading?

Language and reading didactics for primary education

Rich Language is about language and reading didactics for primary education. It bridges theory and practice and shows you how to teach sustainable, meaningful language and reading so that every pupil can increase their language base. The authors back up their claims with scientific sources.

Dozens of practical tools

Rich Language does not contain a traditional division into language domains, but the chapters are geared towards creating rich contexts, choosing rich texts and shaping active thinking about language and interesting topics. In doing so, this book gives you dozens of practical tools to provide students with the right support and (co-)teach a good language foundation.

For whom?

Rich Language is intended for everyone who wants to gain insight into what constitutes good language and reading education and wants to get started with it. These may be working teachers, speech therapists, IB'ers and remedial teachers, but also bachelor students, post-hbo students or master students in the field of education or speech therapy.

De In de klas serie

Rich language is part of the series In de klas. This series consists of a series of practical books for teachers, tutors, internal supervisors and remedial teachers. The books are written by professionals in the field. They provide background information and practical tips to get you started right away.