Dr Anitha Devi Pillai
National Institute of Education, Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)
Dr Anitha Devi Pillai is an applied linguist and teacher educator at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University, where she teaches courses on language and literacy, writing pedagogy as well as writing skills. She is the recipient of 3 teaching awards: Excellence in Teaching Commendation Award in 2018 from NIE, and the Singapore University of Social Sciences Teaching Merit Award in 2013 and 2014 from the Singapore University of Social Sciences. She has delivered keynote addresses and published academic papers and books in her areas of expertise.
Have you ever wondered how you could reach out to young students and children who no longer seem to enjoy reading? Do you know that you can change this? Research has found that children need support in selecting appropriate materials, unlimited access to a variety of reading materials, help with time management, as well as a positive home and school environment in order to succeed as readers and writers. Join Dr Anitha Devi Pillai as she walks you through some strategies that you can use to encourage children to read more so as to support their literacy development.