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How to Teach the Key Traits of Writing to Students
LATEST BLOG: Teachers need to activate the core aspects of writing with students so they can better understand the behaviours of effective writers. In Episode 71 of The Teacher’s Toolkit for Literacy, literacy expert Sharon Callen delves into ‘The Six Plus Traits of Writing’ – ideas, organisation, voice, word choice,...
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New Release Books to Inspire Young Learners
LATEST PODCAST: Teachers are always on the lookout for fresh ideas and especially books to use effectively in the classroom. They are looking for ways to connect the books with the curriculum - as read alouds, mentor texts, shared reading, shared writing, word work and more. To talk about the...
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How Students Can Become Effective Users of Writing
LATEST BLOG: Student empowerment, dedicated practice times and a collaborative classroom layout will help students become effective users of writing. In Episode 70 of The Teacher’s Toolkit for Literacy, Principal Fellow at the University of Wollongong in NSW Dr. Brian Cambourne joined literacy expert Sharon Callen to talk about how...
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The Conditions For Learning With Dr Brian Cambourne
LATEST PODCAST: How can can teachers develop a set of conditions of learning in the classroom that lead to greater student engagement and improved outcomes? Many school leaders and teachers are grappling with this, and wondering whether a program could bring the solution, or whether there's a way to construct...
