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26/08/2024

Teenagers’ motivation dips in high school. But research shows supportive teachers can really help

The Conversation August 16, 2024 by Andrew J. Martin Rebecca J. Collie Adolescence is often characterised as a time of “storm and stress”. Young people are dealing with physical and cognitive

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11/08/2024

We reviewed 100 studies about little kids and screens. Here are 4 ways to help your child use them well

The Conversation August 6, 2024 by Sumudu Mallawaarachchi Dylan Cliff Screen time is one of the top worries for Australian parents. In a national February 2021 poll by the Royal

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16/07/2024

YABBA AWARDS

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

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15/07/2024

7 ways to support Australian teens in reading for pleasure

Australia Reads March 14, 2024 Following the release of a new research report into Australian teen readers from Deakin University, Australia Reads offers seven research-backed recommendations for engaging teens in reading

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10/03/2024

Free resources for teaching critical literacy….

In a world awash with mis/disinformation, this resource will help young people better navigate their complex textual, and mostly digital, worlds. https://critical-literacy.squarespace.com/general-6These attractive and powerful Critical Insights Cards are free

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29/02/2024

What Matters? is now open for 2024!

Writing Competition Inspired by Gough Whitlam's commitment to involving young people in shaping Australia's future, the What Matters? writing competition is currently open to school students in years 5 to 12

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11/01/2024

Reading and Writing for Pleasure A Framework for Practice

The Mercers' Company 2023 Children and young people‘s enjoyment in reading and writing isdeclining; UK and international studies indicate considerable cause forconcern (Clark et al., 2022; Mullis, 2023). Yet research reveals

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01/12/2023

How to make primary schools ‘arts-rich’

Cultural Learning Alliance 28 November, 2023 Pat Thomson and Chris Hall from the University of Nottingham have written for CLA about their research into arts-rich primary schools, funded by Freelands Foundation. The

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18/10/2023

Part 2: Engaging Readers AND Writers Through Book Club

October 16, 2023 In the 100th episode (Part 2) of the "Teacher's Toolkit" podcast, Dr. Jan Turbill explores effective strategies for teaching writing through book clubs. She discusses the value of

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15/10/2023

Part 2: Engaging Readers AND Writers through Book Club

Dr Jan Turbill continues the discussion on engaging approaches to the teaching of writing through book clubs. Jan emphasises the importance of teaching writing by allowing students to read

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