“”Science of reading” has become a rallying term in education, but its dominant usage narrows the goal of reading instruction to little more than assessed proficiency. Aukerman’s 2021 article proposes a different framework for the science of...
VOTING IS OPEN in the 2024 YABBA Awards! Students can vote for their favourite picture book, fiction for younger readers, fiction for older readers or fiction for Years 7-9. How many of the fantastic shortlisted books have your students read? Vote at...
SMH July 12, 2024 by Jane Sullivan Dear reader. Writers are messing with your mind. And that’s a good thing. There’s always been a view that reading literature – especially great literature – makes you a better person. Now science backs this view. Various studies of...
Teachific Blog post by Sharon Callen 12 July 2024 The Importance of Reading Aloud in Early Education In the journey of teaching children to read, especially in their first year of school, the role of reading aloud cannot be overstated. Expert literacy educator Diane...
Expert literacy educator Diane Snowball discusses the components of a comprehensive reading curriculum for young learners. Diane emphasises the importance of these components of reading: phonological awareness, phonics, morphemic awareness high-frequency words,...
The Conversation July 10, 2024 by Emerson Zerafa-Payne Books are powerful tools for educating and empowering children about the histories, achievements and ongoing contributions of First Nations peoples to Australian society. The best books are those written by First...
Based on a new Deakin University research report, Australia Reads outlines seven research-backed recommendations for engaging teens in reading for pleasure, spanning letting teens choose their own material, investing in school libraries, modelling reading at home, and...
EduResearch Matters July 9, 2024 by Daniel Harris Since PISA released its first creative thinking test results last week, there has been a flurry of commentary both formal and informal among educators and education researchers. The report, called Creative Minds,...
The University of Chicago by Elena Aydarova In the last 5 years, many states have introduced science of reading (SOR) reforms that require increased attention to foundational skills instruction in grades K–3. The fast spread of these policies raises questions about...
National NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all...
