Building reading literacy in primary school

In the modern world, education prioritizes functional literacy, including reading comprehension. Reading literacy in primary school involves the development of children’s abilities to understand, analyze and apply textual information, as well as mastering general reading skills. This period is an important time for children’s cognitive development.

On November 26, 2024, considering the relevance of the issue, Örken East Kazakhstan Regional Scientific and Methodological Center for Informatization and Education Development of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region, jointly with Dinara B. Kusain, a senior lecturer of East Kazakhstan regional branch of Orleu National Centre for Professional Development JSC Institute for Professional Development of Educators and primary school teachers of Menovnoe Secondary School of Education Department of Ust-Kamenogorsk city of Education Administration of East Kazakhstan region Araigul K. Mukhamadiyeva and Gulzhainar B. Muratova held an interactive seminar for primary school teachers on the topic “Building reading literacy in primary school”.

The key goal of building reading literacy is to develop children’s abilities to understand the text, analyze its content, find the necessary information and effectively apply the acquired knowledge in their lives. Objectives: building comprehension skills, analytical abilities and information processing, practical application of knowledge.

To achieve these goals, teachers need to use effective methods and techniques to develop learners’ reading literacy; it is important to organize the learning process taking into account the individual styles and learning opportunities of each child; provide comprehensive support to increase learners’ interest in reading.

Developing reading literacy is essential for raising well-rounded learners as citizens equipped with the skills to express themselves in various spheres of life, who are able to think critically, and use information effectively.