Child as a learner. This is the first in a two part article which explores how young children learn languages and what teachers can do to help them and their parents to make this process more enjoyable and positive. It covers: when to start language learning; what stops children from learning; how children learn languages; getting parents involved; learning styles;…
Category Archives Education – Teaching
Teachers are not as smart as they were 20 years ago, an Australian study by economists Andrew Leigh and Chris Ryan from the Australian National University concludes, in a finding that will reinforce concerns over declining classroom standards. The study used literacy and numeracy tests as the best proxy available for assessing teachers' academic abilities. Link: Teachers not so clever any…
Melbourne Uni research looking at complimentary systems for learning. I have used and seen these keepad systems and they certainly have an appeal for immediate "point-in-time collection and correlation of user views. Can be used to great affect when working to identify and challenge personal viewpoints in group situations... KEEpad is a system that allows lecturers to present interactive PowerPoint…
This paper outlines the research methodology and findings of a unit development project on an online collaborative learning component, for a first year Bachelor of Education course run in 2001, at the University of New England. The original premise for the project was that the application of activity based processes that required students to participate with one another in focussed…
The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) has commenced a new and important study into teacher retention. The study will explore the experiences of early career teachers, with findings set to inform teacher recruitment and retention strategies. Link: Retaining Effective Early Career Teachers.
That should be that....but somehow I don't think so... The National Inquiry into the Teaching of Literacy in Australia. Link: Teaching Reading - National Library Teaching Reading - ACER
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