During Dubai’s inaugural Reading for Pleasure Conference held on May , 2024, Dr. Dajani showcased her insights and expertise in three pivotal sessions.
In the first session titled “Implementing Reading for Pleasure within a Cultural Framework, “Dr. Dajani provided perspectives on how cultural norms and barriers influence the reality of reading for pleasure. Drawing from her experience in promoting literacy and fostering a love for reading, she offered best practices to overcome challenges.
Continuing her engagement, Dr. Dajani participated in another session titled “Everyone is a Changemaker: Changing Mindsets Through Reading to Nurture Changemakers.” Here, she explored the transformative power of reading in shifting mindsets and nurturing changemakers. Attendees engaged in discussions delving into strategies for developing a passion for reading and leveraging inspiration from literature to address societal challenges.
Finally, Dr. Dajani contributed to the enlightening “Researchers Round Table,” where she joined scholars to explore the foundational role of research in understanding children’s development, cognition, and reading habits, in addition to pathways for shaping policies and pedagogical approaches to enhance literacy education.