By subject: English

Semester 1 2019

"The Way of Words": Understanding and Teaching Reading in Primary Classrooms
Robyn Ewing makes the case for teaching reading that considers the individual needs, background and abilities of each child and cautions against trying to follow a prescriptive recipe for a
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"The Way of Words": Understanding and Teaching Reading in Primary Classrooms
What Are We Going To Do About Writing? The “neglected R”.
Lorraine Beveridge makes the case for high quality writing experiences in every classroom… 
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What Are We Going To Do About Writing? The “neglected R”.

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

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
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

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?