Foundation for Learning and Literacy

December 1, 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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Foundation for Learning and Literacy

October 18, 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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Foundation for Learning and Literacy

October 15, 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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Foundation for Learning and Literacy

October 4, 2023

How PICTURE Books Help TEACH Comprehension and Phonics!

Nancy Bailey's Education website September 27, 2023 Regarding how teachers teach reading, it’s alarming that pictures get a bad rap. One of the best ways to help children read is by

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Foundation for Learning and Literacy

October 1, 2023

Part 2: Understanding and Using the Science of Reading

Experts Diane Snowball and Keay Cobbin discuss key aspects of early reading education, including the importance of engaging reading materials, encouraging exploration of word patterns, and exposing children to rich

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Foundation for Learning and Literacy

July 25, 2023

‘The world is watching’: Obama warns that book bans, censorship could cost America

SMH July 18, 2023 by Farrah Tomazin Washington: Former US president Barack Obama has penned an open letter to America’s librarians for “standing on the frontlines” of the culture wars as

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Foundation for Learning and Literacy

July 14, 2023

10 ways to help the boys in your life read for enjoyment (not just for school)

The Conversation May 24, 2023 by Margaret Kristin Merga Reading is a critical skill for school and life beyond it. Young people need strong reading skills to learn and demonstrate their

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Foundation for Learning and Literacy

June 12, 2023

The best ways to use grouping in the classroom

Effective group work in the classroom comes when teachers have a specific purpose, supported by the right resources. Continue Reading

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Foundation for Learning and Literacy

May 26, 2023

A chronicle of Kappan’s coverage of the reading wars

KAPPAN May 2, 2022 By Teresa Preston As Ullin Leavell wrote in these pages, in December 1943, “reading ability is a premier skill basic to an efficient participation in the American

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Foundation for Learning and Literacy

May 10, 2023

Primary schools help children thrive, but they could be better and fairer

ABC 24 April 2023 by Pasi Sahlberg ... Another thing that distinguishes Australia from most other countries is our persistence of annual standardised literacy and numeracy tests in primary schools. Every parent

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