‘It’s What Makes A Perfect Class’: Conversations In The Classroom
Issue: Semester 1 2021
Rebecca Rivers graduated from Western Sydney University with a Masters of Teaching (Primary) and began teaching at Lansvale Public School.…
Critical Literacy in English and History: Stages 3 & 4
Issue: Semester 2 2020
Kathy Rushton and Joanne Rossbridge explore the important concept of Critical Literacy. They explain why it is essential for teachers…
Practical Creativity with Tangible Outcomes
Issue: Semester 2 2019
Graham Sattler suggests an approach to combining music, emotion, language and technology in your classroom using the NSW Music Syllabus……
“The Way of Words”: Understanding and Teaching Reading in Primary Classrooms
Issue: Semester 1 2019
Robyn Ewing makes the case for teaching reading that considers the individual needs, background and abilities of each child and…
Preparing for the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Education in Australia
Issue: Semester 1 2019
Kalervo Gulson, Sam Sellar, Andrew Murphie and Simon Taylor argue we can act now to ensure the Australian experience of…
What is Going Wrong with ‘Evidence-based’ Policies and Practices in Schools in Australia
Issue: Semester 1 2019
James Ladwig explains why teachers should be aware of centrally pre-determined practices masquerading as ‘evidence-based’ advanced, innovative curriculum and teaching……
“I Want to Get Physical, Physical”: Spatial Technologies Inside and Outside Your Geography Classroom
Issue: Semester 2 2018
Lorraine Chaffer encourages you to confidently use spatial technologies in your classroom… What is Geography like in your classroom? With…
Follow Me into the Butterfly Garden
Issue: Semester 2 2018
Neil Bramsen explores butterflies while teaching Mathematics and Science… I am always keen to have my students undertake at least…
Dynamic Learning in the First Year of Schooling
Issue: Semester 2 2017
Jenny Williams suggests some approaches to starting your kindy kids on their paths to confidence and creativity … This paper…
Preschool: Two Years are Better Than One
Issue: Semester 2 2017
Stacey Fox makes the case for improved access to high quality preschool education and professional learning … A child’s brain…