We invite teachers, librarians, and literacy animators to a special webinar: "How to support civic education and school community resilience through reading and critical thinking?
• When: Tuesday, December 9, at 9:00 AM (CET) • Registration: Register here • Admission: Free of charge
Join us for a panel discussion featuring distinguished experts:
- • Dr. Kinga Białek – PAFW School of Education, University of Warsaw
- • Dr. Joanna Dobkowska – University of Warsaw
- • Dr. Tomasz Gajderowicz – Director of the Educational Research Institute (IBE)
- • Dr. Karina Stasiuk-Krajewska – SWPS University
Moderator: Maria Deskur – President of the Universal Reading Foundation (URF)
During the meeting, we will discuss:
- • The power of critical thinking and why it is vital to avoid extremes;
- • How reading fosters civic attitudes and strengthens resistance to disinformation;
- • The new, free online course for teachers and educators: "I read, therefore I think, I act, and I am a citizen."
This webinar is an excellent opportunity to explore the core principles of the course, access practical materials, and find inspiration for activities that not only strengthen the school community but also contribute to building a resilient, conscious society for the future. Join us to discover how working with books can tangibly shape the civic attitudes of young people.
Organizers: Universal Reading Foundation (URF)
Partners: Educational Research Institute (IBE), National Library of Poland, Reading Poland (Czytająca Polska), Platon, Nowa Era, Dyrektor Szkoły magazine.
This event is part of the Reading Rescuers (Ratownicy Czytelnictwa) programme.
