Here's a PPT prepared by Nicki Tainsh as a discussion starter for our exploration of the new NSW syllabus documents. Click here to download.
In this PPT or Principal Think Tank members share a few ideas about what's important for school principals to keep I mind for leadership of curriculum implementation in general. .

THE TEACHING OF READING: WHAT THE RESEARCH SAYS

READING GUIDELINES FROM RECOGNISED RESEARCHERS:
1. A summary version of an outstanding chapter by Duke, Pearson et al outlines 10 essential elements of reading comprehension. Click here to download
2. "The Act of Reading" lists the foundations of effective reading instruction. A document compiled by the National Council of Teachers of English (US). Click here to download
READING MODELS: PUTTING THE JIGSAW TOGETHER Understanding how the brain engages with and makes meaning from print  is critically important for all teachers. This blog from Bronwyn Parkin from PETAA is a gem.
This report reviews research on decodable books as to whether or not their use really does improve reading outcomes. A very interesting read. Click here to download
BEYOND COMPREHENSION: Daniel Willingham argues that teaching comprehension strategies DOES improve children's understanding of texts. However, there is NO evidence that practicing these strategies leads to further gains in reading comprehension. Download here: ​beyond_comprehension.pdf
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