Another fantastic @SOTLAus event. Thank you @ehanford for making the big trip to little Perth, and for the work you are doing. The dream team of @PamelaSnow2, @tserry2504 and @DrLSHammond were infallible as always, with countless nuggets of wisdom. Counting myself very lucky.
With a bunch of passionate MHPS teachers, learning from the masterful and captivating @janhasbrouck at @EdithCowanUni . Thanks, @SOTLAus for bringing such brilliant researchers into WA to share their expertise.
The cost of low literacy for those who fall behind in schools is estimated at over $12 billion. This report:https://t.co/dRotKMcJpS provides successful international & national leading examples. Some described in more detail in my Churchill Report: https://t.co/eaRq3RFQbd
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This team, taking Australia where we've never been before... and we're not done yet π
#Matildas#FIFAWWC#TilitsDone
The final report of the Teacher Education Expert Panel was recently released.
https://t.co/WJezt7S6S6
This is a crucial report that it's important for all Aussie teachers to be aware of.
So, is it any good?
In this thread, I answer this question, and particularly address:
Great piece from Ross Fox :"Thereβs a way in which brains acquire knowledge that can be supported efficiently through great teaching linked with cognitive psychology and brain science." https://t.co/vPxbSsYVlM
Prof: There's no 1 way to teach reading.
Me: If you had 20 students and lost a finger or toe for every one who didn't learn to read, how would you teach it?
Prof: Thats a bit dramatic.
Me: Disconnecting from the cost of illiteracy produces a dramatically nearsighted thesis.
"But literacy results for primary school students β especially Indigenous & migrant students β have improved due to the reintroduction of old-school teaching techniques. Call it what you like, explicit teaching works.https://t.co/35B6l0VVah @Rossefox@kimberley_sp@PamelaSnow2