SMH Christopher Harris Teenagers have lower comprehension levels than they did last year and their favourite books include the primary school-level Diary of a Wimpy Kid, according to a national report on reading habits of adolescents. Analysts say students are...
aitsl has a new survey. Last year they heard from over 42,000 teachers! This year they want to hear from even more. From aitsl: Why should I do the survey? Each year we ask registered teachers and leaders across schools and early childhood settings to share their...
Bestowing the Beauty of book Blether by Mellie Green This book provides guidance for improving primary classroom reading instruction. As education stakeholders now recognise, there is an urgent need for policy and practice beyond phonics and for improved reading...
SchoolNews 23 Ocober 2024 Shannon Meyerkort While World Teachers’ Day has just passed (October 5), in Australia, Teacher Appreciation Day is celebrated on the last Friday in October (October 25). While it’s intended to be a day when families, students, and Parent...
teachific by Sharon Callen In the ever-evolving landscape of education, assessment tools that effectively capture the nuances of student learning are invaluable. One such tool, recently developed by Nell Duke and her team (Ward and Klingelhofer), is the...
World Teachers’ Day is held annually on 5 October (later in October in Australia due to the school holidays) to celebrate all teachers around the globe. It commemorates the anniversary of the adoption of the 1966 ILO/UNESCO Recommendation concerning the Status of...
An exciting new collaboration between libraries, authors and researchers The University of Melbourne This project is being led by Associate Professor Rebecca Giblin of the Melbourne Law School, with Dr Paul Crosby (Macquarie University), Professor Imke Reimers...
In part 4 of the podcast series, Sharon delves into a carefully curated collection of picture books. She highlights their ability to engage both teachers and students, while introducing themes like hope, resilience, and human connection. Each book offers unique...
Recently the debates around the best ways to teach reading have been reignited. The media coverage has been fierce, and is often led by people who have little or no experience in mainstream classroom teaching of language or literacy. Media reports have also been...
Monday October 28 – Sunday November 3, 2024 What is National Shared Reading Week?Shared reading is simply reading with others.National Shared Reading Week is an opportunity for Street Librarians all over the country to connect with their communities and enjoy...
