Foundation for Learning and Literacy

Why creative writing is crucial

The number of children who write for pleasure has fallen dramatically. Author Amelia Tait thinks we should encourage them to pick up a pen.............. read more
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Foundation for Learning and Literacy

Dr Bronwyn Bancroft

Dr. Bronwyn Bancroft AM is a Bundjalung Woman and Artist, and has recently been awarded the Red Ochre Award for Lifetime Achievement in Artistic Excellence 2026. Bronwyn’s career has included both
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Part 2: Celebrating Teacher Practice

Jess Kneebone reflects on her growth as a teacher, guided by literacy consultant Sharon Callen. Their collaboration began through an early career teacher program and evolved into personalised, in-classroom support.
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Part 1: Celebrating Teacher Practice

Education visionary Garth Boomer’s Confirming (and Celebrating) Principle highlights the importance of celebrating learning milestones to reinforce and motivate progress. Boomer advocated designing experiences where learners apply new skills repeatedly
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Part 1: The Essential Classroom Setup in 2025

In this insightful podcast, Sharon Callen shares five foundational strategies/tools to create a literacy-rich classroom: Classroom Libraries, Reading Journals, Quick Writes, Writer’s Notebooks, and Word Walls. These strategies/tools foster
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Part 1: Blessing the Book with Sharon Callen

In this first episode of Blessing the Book, host Phil and experienced literacy educator Sharon Callen explore how professional collaboration, reflective teaching, and intentional planning can transform literacy classrooms. Sharon
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Part 2: Student Agency with Lisa Burman

Experienced educator, Lisa Burman, explores the critical link between teacher and student agency. Lisa discusses the role of educational leaders in nurturing teacher agency and underscores the importance of building
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Part 1: Student Agency with Lisa Burman

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
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