Literacy, families and learning

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

Monday, September 25, 2017

Early Childhood Literacy Learning: FREE Resources to Download

I'm proud to share the details of a brand new resource for parents and carers, for which I am one of the authors. ' Little People...

Friday, August 25, 2017

Childrens' Book Council Award Winners 2017

The Children’s Book Council of Australia (CBCA) winners and honour books for 2017 have just been announced and are reviewed below. As usual...

Friday, August 18, 2017

5 Ways to Make STEM Exciting

Above: Year 7-10 Students Listen to Guest Scientists I had the chance to inspect the work of Year 7-10 students at a Girl's Second...

Sunday, July 30, 2017

5 Ways To Make School Boring

A child in a family I know started school for the first time this year. She was excited and couldn't wait to get there. Just months la...

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Being Creative With Oral Reading for Young Readers

1. Because oral reading offer some important functions It helps teachers and parents to observe and make 'visible' children's ...

Saturday, June 17, 2017

Eight Great New Picture Books (1-7 years)

1. ' Princess Cora and the Crocodile ' by Laura Amy Schlitz and illustrated by Brian Floca With the incredible team of Newbery M...

Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Six Steps That Will Change Learners & Classrooms

The terms 'Transformational Teaching' and 'Transformational Learning' are discussed in the academy at times. But is this ju...

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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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