Developing the Reading Habit in the Digital Age: The Challenge for Contemporary Schools

Abstract

In contemporary society, technology strongly influences students’ habits of information and entertainment. This study explores how schools can foster and sustain interest in reading, linking it to text production in early elementary education. Reading is seen as essential for holistic development, expanding worldviews and communication beyond digital media. The research discusses pedagogical strategies that value students’ prior knowledge, stimulate creativity, and develop reading skills. The methodology is based on the analysis of authors such as Paulo Freire, Emilia Ferreiro, and Teresa Colomer, whose contributions engage with the challenges faced by contemporary schools.