September 12, 29024 The Conversation Alexander Howard André Dao’s debut novel Anam (Penguin Random House) has just won the 2024 Prime Minister’s Literary Award for Fiction, worth A$80,000. This follows its shortlisting for this year’s Miles Franklin Award. Anam blurs...
September 16, 2024 In this podcast episode, Lisa Burman explores the critical link between teacher and student agency. She shares insights from her teaching experience, highlighting how teacher empowerment directly impacts students’ ability to take ownership of...
SBS News If you’ve travelled on public transport this week, you may have come across a novel or two with a bright green sticker on the front cover. It was probably one of the hundreds of free books being distributed across the country by the team behind the...
Early years teachers are identifying a worrying cultural trend affecting children’s spoken language development – their ability to talk – which has implications for early literacy learning. Reference: Gardner, P. & Kuzich,S. (2024,September,5). The right time to...
This post from van Bergen and colleagues is a well-argued response to recent claims that evidence-based practice has become weaponised in policy and practice (see: our review on Brunker’s original post). They argue that while Brunker’s claims have some validity, the...
The Educator Following an extensive nationwide research effort, candidates were analysed and sorted into the following categories: education leaders, including but not limited to, founders and administrators of a school or program changemakers who have made an impact...
The Conversation September 6, 2024 by Jo Raphael Joanne O’Mara Parents sometimes ask: what’s the point of drama class? Many want their children to choose elective subjects, especially in Year 12, that parents think will help them get into university and...
Literacy is a fundamental human right and a matter of social justice. Every year on International Literacy Day (ILD), we (ILA) reaffirm this belief and our shared mission with UNESCO, the founder of ILD. This global observance serves as a reminder of the critical need...
“So why study drama? As scholars who have researched drama and learning for 30 years, it’s clear studying drama can enhance your teenager’s present and contribute to their future. Drama teaches skills for life, learning and employability.” Reference:...
Drawing from decades of experience, Lisa discusses how fostering independence and voice in the classroom can ignite deeper student engagement. Through her insights on teacher collaboration, the risks of scripted programs, and the importance of reflective teaching,...
