Literacy, families and learning

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

Monday, September 30, 2024

Is Christian pedagogy any different to sound secular pedagogy? Part 1

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This was the question that shaped one of two plenary addresses I presented to the 300 delegates of the " Australian National Leaders...
Friday, September 6, 2024

'Seven Great New Books for readers aged 6-12 Years'

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  1.'The Mosaic' by Deborah Kelly & illustrated by Nicky Johnson Have you ever been responsible for breaking something special?...
Monday, August 26, 2024

Children's Book of the Year Awards 2024

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The Winners & Honour Books Younger Readers ( Ages 0-6 Years) Voting has been completed and winners in all categories announced for youn...
Monday, June 24, 2024

"Literature and Storytelling as Exploration & Discovery"

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Many people's interest in Literature begins very early in life. But not so for me. Unlike many children, my early life was not in a home...
Friday, May 31, 2024

Nine Wonderful New Books for 5-13 Year Olds

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I hope you enjoy my reviews of four new picture books for children aged 3-6 and five Junior novels for readers aged 8-12. A great collection...
Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Transforming School Education 'Inside Out' and 'Outside In'

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You have no doubt heard the saying, "it takes a village to raise a child". This saying is typically used to remind us that a perso...
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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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