The Conversation, 13 Feb 2020. We can’t look to individual schools and teachers to fix this. The whole of the education system needs reform to meet the needs of this large group of children.
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The Conversation, 11 Feb 2020. In 2,413 books analysed, only a small proportion included minorities, and they tended to perpetuate stereotypes rather than authentic representations of the people and their lifestyle. Choosing books with authentically diverse viewpoints can change or prevent bias and stereotyping.
Campbell & Neumann, EduResearch Matters, 3 Feb 2020. Early learning environments need to be engaging, creative and flexible. It is not just about learning the technical aspects of reading, it is also about helping children to develop a love of reading and motivation for when they start formal reading at school.
Elizabeth Diacos, educationhq.com, 14 Jan 2020. What is Hattie saying that gets up teachers’ noses so much?
The Conversation, 28 Jan 2020. In terms of developing 21st century skills, which includes setting up students for lifelong learning, teaching critical thinking should be core business.
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Sydney Morning Herald, 13 Dec 2019. Richard Holden and Adrian Piccoli. A back to the basics response to PISA ignores the fact that PISA is about 15 year olds and that NAPLAN data show “the basics” have improved.
The Conversation, 16 Dec 2019. There is a clear relationship between owning books and reading ability. The author, an early childhood and primary education expert, outlines the benefits of owning books.
EduResearch Matters, 8 Dec 2019. This open letter voices the concerns of over 180 literacy educators on the composition of the “expert” task force created to advise the Australian Government on the teaching of phonics and reading. Two of the three task force members have never taught classes of kids to read and write and have highlighted their bias in prior media releases. Can we trust their advice to the…
National Council of Teachers of English, 5 Dec 2019. The NCTE is a significant professional association devoted to improving the teaching and learning of English and the language arts at all levels of education. This short position paper from NCTE is a must-read. The act of reading is always embedded in purposeful, meaningful activity at all levels. Even pre-school children learn naturally this way (just as my 3 year old…
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