Imagine this scenario: you enter the classroom, and instead of seeing your students looking sideways at the screen of their cell phones, you see them immersed in the pages of a book. They are engrossed, curious, enjoying a story, an adventure, or even a scientific topic that piques their interest. Does it sound like utopia? It doesn't have to be.

In a world where technology and immediacy take center stage, many teachers face a major challenge: motivating their students to read. But how do you get a child or young person to pick up a book when they have endless distractions at their fingertips? This is where the power of reading encouragement comes in, and in particular, a course specially designed for teachers who want to make their mark.

The course that gives you tools, not just theory

The Reading Encouragement for Teachers and Professors course is more than a set of theories and practices. It is a proposal for you, as an educator, to inspire your students in an authentic and effective way. Throughout the lessons, you will explore innovative, simple and creative techniques that can be applied from day one in the classroom.

One of the main problems in education today is that many times traditional techniques do not connect with the new generations. With this course, you can learn how to change that dynamic and make reading be seen as an experience, not an obligation. Because, let's face it, who wants to do something out of obligation?

Why encourage reading?

Reading not only improves comprehension and vocabulary. It develops creativity, fosters critical thinking and strengthens empathy. When a student reads, he or she is not just turning pages: he or she is exploring ideas, different worlds, people and cultures. Through reading, children and young people can develop an open mind and learn to question, reflect and put themselves in the other's place.

In addition, fostering the habit of reading in students is a long-term investment. A student who reads is a future professional who thinks for himself, who has analytical skills and who knows how to learn autonomously. As a teacher, by encouraging reading, you are giving them tools for life. And that, frankly, is an incredible legacy.

What will you learn in this course?

This course is designed to cover all aspects of encouraging reading, from the role of literature in personal development to specific motivational techniques. You are going to learn:

• Strategies to encourage reading: Because there is much more to it than saying "read a chapter by tomorrow". You'll learn how to make each book a memorable experience for your students.
• Creative methods to capture interest: Visual, narrative, dramatic resources. The idea is that students see reading as something fun and enriching.
• The teacher's role as mediator: You will discover how to position yourself as a guide in your students' reading journey, how to help them understand, relate, and discuss what they read.
• Age-specific techniques: Each educational stage has its own characteristics and challenges. This course offers you tools to adapt your methods according to the age and context of your students.

In addition, a great advantage is that at the end of the course you will receive 5 ECTS credits, certificates that you can add to your professional development and that are approved throughout Spain. So, not only do your skills improve, but you also advance your career.

Who is this course for?

If you are a teacher of infant, primary, secondary or even higher levels and you want to see a change in your students, this course is for you. It doesn't matter if you have years of experience or if you are just starting out in the world of education: reading encouragement is a valuable tool at any stage.

It is also ideal for those who work in school libraries or who are linked to the educational and cultural field, and want to learn how to engage children and young people in the world of books.

The practical methodology you need

This course is not limited to theory. The methodology is designed so that you can implement what you learn from day one. Through real examples, case studies and concrete exercises, each lesson invites you to apply and experiment with your own students.

Thus, the process becomes organic, a kind of "trial and error" where you can see what works best in your classroom and adapt the techniques to your specific needs. Because every classroom is a world and so is every student. And you, as the teacher, are the captain of that ship.

What do you need to get started?

Simply, a desire to inspire. No previous experience in reading encouragement is required, just your willingness to try something new and do your best in the classroom. This course is designed so that all teachers, regardless of previous training, can benefit from and apply what they learn.

So, are you ready to make a real difference for your students? Think about the impact you can have. Think of those students who will remember the readings they shared with you, the ideas they discussed, and how, thanks to you, they found a new world in books.