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Access to Books Makes All the Difference: Latest podcast, Ep 84
LATEST PODCAST, Ep 84: Expert literacy consultant Sharon Callen chats to Ted Egan, prolific singer, song writer and lover of Australian characters and their stories, about how access to quality literature made a huge difference to a remote community in northern Australia. Sharon then links this amazing story to the...
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How Teachers Can Bring Quality Literature Into the Classroom
LATEST BLOG: Quality literature can be a powerful tool in literacy teaching across all year levels, according to literacy facilitator Kate Tucker. Actively using literature is critical in the teaching of reading and writing. Although, its use needs to be planned for to ensure it’s effective. Kate joined literacy expert...
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Top Tips for Teaching with Literature , Latest Podcast Ep 83
LATEST PODCAST Ep 83: Literacy expert Sharon Callen chats with Kate Tucker, literacy facilitator and teacher at Mt Barker South Primary School, about the top tips for using literature as a powerful force in literacy classroom teaching, and across a school. Specifically the duo discuss: How a school intentionally and...
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How to Use High Quality Books to Support Student Writing
LATEST BLOG: Author Mike Dumbleton says different books can be used by teachers to support student reading and writing. Providing students the chance to engage with quality books is key to building their own writing skills, whether it’s for developing stories, adapting and experimenting with texts or identifying techniques like...
