Literacy, families and learning

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

'Discovering' Literature

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I first wrote about ‘discovering’ literature in a book published in the 1990s called ‘ Pathways to Literacy ’. In it I explained it took me ...
Sunday, February 27, 2022

When Fears Rush In: How children’s books might help anxiety.

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As Russia continues to invade and attack the nation of Ukraine, children will be fearful and afraid around the world. While nations seek to ...
Wednesday, January 26, 2022

13 Great Children's Books to Start 2022

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I can't think of a better way to start the school year (or term) than with a Baker's Dozen of books to share with children aged 0-12...
Thursday, December 16, 2021

Do we listen to children but never really 'hear' them? The lost art of understanding our students.

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I've had a paper on my study floor for several years in my pile of papers loosely categorized as those ‘I must read some day’. Many time...
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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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