Literacy, families and learning

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

Monday, November 25, 2024

Teaching Children to Read: The Wisdom of Margaret Meek

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I've written many posts on early reading, because in some ways, the very earliest reading is the most interesting. I never cease to be f...
Tuesday, October 29, 2024

Formation in Education Involves an Education of the Heart - Part 2

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Introduction This post is based on my Day 2 Keynote address to the 'Australian National Leaders' Summit Christian Schools Confe...
Monday, October 21, 2024

Five New Books for Readers Aged 4-12 years

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In this post I review five wonderful books. Four are from well-known publishers, and another is in a special category of its own. All can be...
Monday, October 7, 2024

Five Quirky New Picture Books that Will Make Everyone Laugh

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Christmas is closer than we think so what better time to get some special Christmas books for children aged 1-10. Five new books from Walker...
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...
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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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