Literacy, families and learning

Practical, timely & sound advice on literacy, learning, families & education for parents, media, teachers & students

Wednesday, June 22, 2016

Literature that Deals with Human Diversity: Helping to overcome fear of the 'other'

People have a tendency to fear the unknown, and this includes people who are different to us. I have argued in previous posts ( here & ...

Friday, June 10, 2016

Ten Great New Books for Readers Aged 4-16 Years

1. ' Yak & Gnu ' by Juliette MacIver & illustrated by Cat Chapman This delightful example of rhyming prose is a lot of f...

Monday, May 30, 2016

Imaginative Recreation, Storytelling & Creativity

Above: Relaxing in her cardboard cubby (Lydia age 4) From a very early age, children begin in varied play situations to experiment wi...

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

50 Great Historical Fiction Books for Readers 7-14 Years

Historical fiction sits within the broad category of historical narrative. It is essentially a story situated within a specific historical...

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About Me

Trevor Cairney: I am a Professor of Education at The University of Sydney, Australia. I have spent a large part of my adult life as a teacher, academic, researcher and senior university administrator. My interests are varied, including how children learn language and literacy, the nature and construction of meaning, curriculum, pedagogy, and adult learning.

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