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How to Improve Your Teaching Practices with Mentor Texts
Posted by Sharon Callen
LATEST BLOG: Teaching practices can be developed through using the right Mentor Texts and undergoing frequent observation and reflection in the classroom. On Episode 78 of The Teacher's Toolkit for Literacy, literacy expert Sharon Callen was joined by Mount Barker South Primary School's Robert Kennedy, Kate Tucker and Ra Te...
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Latest Release Books with Genevieve Kruyssen, Ep 88
Posted by Sharon Callen
LATEST PODCAST, Ep 88: In the latest podcast episode, Genevieve Kruyssen and literacy expert Sharon Callen discuss 18 new book releases and their potential to support teachers in the classroom. They cover various topics, including finding books for all readers, the power of reading aloud, helping struggling readers, and the...
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Differentiated Maths: Multiplication and Division
Posted by Sharon Callen
FEATURED COURSE: Rob Vingerhoets presents an engaging 'ready to go' numeracy lesson (40 minutes) showing how to differentiate for all learners in the class, through students choosing and using from a range of problem-solving strategies. He shows how to engage students through the 'easy entry, high ceiling' problem-solving activity 'Argy...
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The Best Ways to Use Grouping in the Classroom
Posted by Sharon Callen
LATEST BLOG: Effective group work in the classroom comes when teachers have a specific purpose, supported by the right resources. On Episode 77 of The Teacher's Toolkit for Literacy hosted by Sharon Callen, leading educator Diane Snowball talked about the best methods for grouping students according to their needs and...
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Coaching Course for Leaders
Posted by Sharon Callen
FEATURED COURSE: Experienced literacy coach/consultant Sharon Callen presents Chapters 1-6 of this extensive 24 chapter course 'Coaching Models for Shifts in Teaching' for school coaches and leaders. It was produced in collaboration with Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools. Through introducing many 'coach bites' (Chapters) Sharon brings leaders specific resources, tools, strategies,...
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Talking to Parents About Spelling, Ep 87
Posted by Sharon Callen
LATEST PODCAST, Ep 87: In this podcast, expert literacy educator Diane Snowball sits down with fellow experienced teacher/ consultant Sharon Callen to discuss the most frequently asked questions parents have about the teaching of spelling. This insightful conversation aims to provide educators with support as they navigate their parent community....
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Books to Explore Diversity in the Classroom
Posted by Sharon Callen
LATEST BLOG: There are a range of texts teachers can use to explore First Nations culture, language and diversity in the classroom. On Episode 76 of The Teacher's Toolkit for Literacy, hosted by Sharon Callen, teacher Lucy Stinson and children's bookseller Genevieve Kruyssen recommended some quality books that teachers can...
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