By subject: English

Semester 2 2018

Towards a New NAPLAN: Testing to the Teaching
Dr. Les Perelman critiques the current NAPLAN writing task and argues Australia can make a great essay assessment…
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Towards a New NAPLAN: Testing to the Teaching

Semester 1 2018

Considering the Advanced and Standard Courses in the New Stage 6 English Syllabus: Part II: Year 11
Deb McPherson, Jane Sherlock, Jowen Hillyer and Rosemary Henzell suggest some approaches to planning for the new Standard and Advanced Stage 6 English courses … 
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Considering the Advanced and Standard Courses in the New Stage 6 English Syllabus: Part II: Year 11
Robot Marking: Automated Essay Scoring and NAPLAN – A Summary Report
Les Perelman critiques the accuracy of the evidence-base for computer marking and assessment in our schools…
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Robot Marking: Automated Essay Scoring and NAPLAN – A Summary Report
Contemporary (Im)possibilities?: Making Digital Texts 'Doable' in the Classroom
Rosemary Henzell helps teachers imagine new possibilities for their English classroom...
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Contemporary (Im)possibilities?: Making Digital Texts 'Doable' in the Classroom
The Making of a Teacher: Why NAPLAN is not Good Enough for Us
Richard Gill has directed the finest Australian Operas. He looks back on his time as a teacher and considers NAPLAN’s place in education today… 
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The Making of a Teacher: Why NAPLAN is not Good Enough for Us

Semester 2 2017

Considering the Advanced and Standard Courses in the New Stage 6 English Syllabus for NSW
Deb McPherson and Jane Sherlock suggest some approaches to beginning planning for implementing the new Standard and Advanced Stage 6 English course...  
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Considering the Advanced and Standard Courses in the New Stage 6 English Syllabus for NSW

Semester 1 2017

Poetry: "thoughts that breathe and words that burn”
Jowen Hillyer engages Year 9 with guerrilla poetry... 
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Poetry: "thoughts that breathe and words that burn”
Helping Your Students to Become Better Writers
Joanne Rossbridge & Kathy Rushton share a framework for improved extended response writing…
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Helping Your Students to Become Better Writers
On Site, On Tour and Online: the State Library of NSW and You
Pauline Fitzgerald welcomes you to the fascinating collection at the State Library of NSW…
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On Site, On Tour and Online: the State Library of NSW and You

Semester 1 2016

Teaching Writing in Secondary English: Practical Approaches to Building Confidence, Enjoyment and Achievement
Teaching writing in secondary English:
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Teaching Writing in Secondary English: Practical Approaches to Building Confidence, Enjoyment and Achievement

Semester 2 2015

Shakespeare Video
A video treat to get you thinking about introducing Shakespeare to your students ..
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Shakespeare Video
Engaging reluctant readers: some ideas for upper primary and junior secondary classrooms
Deb McPherson has advice that will allow you to enthuse even your most reluctant readers...
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Engaging reluctant readers: some ideas for upper primary and junior secondary classrooms

Semester 1 2015

How Goes the New K-6 English Syllabus?
Jenny Williams and Mary-Ellen Betts share some ideas about how Primary English is unfolding ... 
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How Goes the New K-6 English Syllabus?