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The discipline of reading
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr Seuss, I Can Read With...
Nomanis
Jun 12, 20208 min read


Why poor kids are more likely to be poor readers (and what we can do about it)
Over the school holidays, I’ve been reading some influential business books in preparation for a course I’m giving. By definition, these...
Nomanis
Jun 12, 20209 min read


Why all states and territories should follow SA’s lead and introduce the Year 1 Phonics Check
The proposal to introduce a phonics check – employed in schools in England towards the end of Year 1 – into Australian schools has...
Nomanis
Jun 12, 20206 min read


So you want to know how to teach reading?
The lack of direction on how to effectively teach reading leaves many pre-service teachers unsure of where to start. Here, fellow teacher...
Nomanis
Jun 11, 20208 min read


Do our genes determine learning ability?
Taking an evidence-based approach to teaching and learning, as encouraged by the field of educational neuroscience, is challenging and at...
Nomanis
Jun 11, 20203 min read


Time-out, enacted properly, is a positive strategy for child mental health
In 2014 Time magazine published an article titled ‘Time-outs are hurting your child’ by Siegel and Bryson. The authors largely recanted...
Nomanis
Jun 11, 20206 min read


What we’ve been reading
Nicola Bell I recently finished an epic 72-hour audiobook collection of Sherlock Holmes stories. It was really enjoyable, even though –...
Nomanis
Jun 11, 20209 min read


Issue 9, June 2020
In this edition, David Kinnane looks at why poor children are more likely to be poor readers – and what we can do about it, while Jodie...
Emeritus Professor Kevin Wheldall AM and Dr Robyn
Jun 5, 20202 min read


Issue 8, October 2019
In this edition, Pamela Snow examines what evidence-based practice in education means in 2019, while Jennifer Buckingham reports on how...
Emeritus Professor Kevin Wheldall AM and Dr Robyn
Oct 28, 20191 min read


The purpose of assessment in schools
The New South Wales (NSW) Legislative Council Education Committee recently launched an inquiry into measurement and outcome-based funding...
Nomanis
Oct 28, 20197 min read
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