
How literature groups increased cancer patients’ quality of life
Open discussions brought on by reading fiction, a sense of belonging, and a feeling of autonomy can...
The IGEL 2018 Conference
International Society for the Empirical Study of Literature and Media - Stavanger 2018

Stimulating Adventures for Young Learners
Making digital books available for children across the world

AILIT: Scaffolding children's writing by creative use of AI and international collaboration
Literacy instruction and creative writing are combined in AILIT, by cutting-edge use of AI and...

Human reading assessment
Human Reading Assessment is an NRC-funded research project exploring new methodologies for adaptive...

A collaborative approach to researching student learning engagement
Which classroom practices are critical for creating an engaging learning environment? UiS...

Welcome to the Norwegian Centre for Reading Education and Research
The Norwegian Reading Centre is an active research centre within the Faculty of Arts and Education...

Perceived emotional support from the teacher is associated with higher achievement in reading
A recent Norwegian study shows strong associations between first grade students feeling liked and...

Research Unit for Assessment of Literacy Skills (RUALS)
The Reading Centre’s Research Unit for Assessment of Literacy Skills (RUALS) develop reading- and...

Studying storybook apps in language focused reading activities in kindergartens
Researchers at the Norwegian Reading Centre will study the use of storybook apps and print picture...

DigiHand – Handwriting skills in digital classrooms
DigiHand explores the emergence of handwriting skills in digital classrooms.

ADAPTVURDER - Adaptive assessment for better learning
In collaboration with the Agency for Education, City of Oslo, the Norwegian Centre for Mathematics...

PIRLS – Progress in International Reading Study
Reading is a basic skill which is fundamental for children’s learning and development. PIRLS is a...

Nordic Journal of Literacy Research set for launch
Nordic Journal of Literacy Research is a Open Access periodical which will seek to bring together...

Perceived emotional support from the teacher is associated with higher achievement in reading
A recent Norwegian study shows strong associations between first grade students feeling liked and...

Four signs that your toddler is (about to become) a reader*
Do you read for your toddler? Have you noticed that toddlers that are used to being read to, already...

Recent PhD thesis: Great potential in letting pupils read demanding literature
When secondary school pupils read demanding fiction, they become engaged by the difficult nature of...

Two teachers – investigating the effect of an increased teacher-pupil ratio
How significant is the teacher-pupil ratio when it comes to the learning outcome and learning...

The importance of thorough development processes
A new research projects aims to develop new measures for middle school students who struggle with...

Engaging reading instruction in middle school
The research project ENGAGE will provide teachers with more knowledge on reading difficulties in...