Language and Literacies in Education

This presentation explores "A Guided Inquiry approach – the school library and the Victorian Essential Learning Standards". It is based on the work of Carol Kulthau and Ross Todd of Rutgers University, NY.

Science by Doing acknowledges the important role of educators in developing the confidence of students to engage with the world through science. This guides and informs our collaborative approach to the development of curriculum materials, professional learning, and support.
Freely accessible professional learning and resources for Years 7 to 10 from the Australian Academy of Science.
Source: website

Producing a scientifically literate citizen is an important purpose of science education. As such, it is argued that more authentic, inquiry-based investigations in science are needed. In the Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) secondary science syllabuses, this means the use of extended experimental investigations and extended responses. These are challenging categories of assessment that require associated learning experiences and instruction for students.
For teachers there is a corresponding need for a range of support. Using the curriculum planning framework Understanding by Design (Wiggins & McTighe 2005), this paper asks: What do we value in senior secondary science education in Queensland? How do we achieve it?
This paper also provides an overview of some capacity building strategies, resources and sources of professional development for secondary science teachers. Source: Abstract

The UK Open University's Children’s Research Centre draws upon a range of disciplinary perspectives and theoretical approaches to evaluate whether and how children and young people can benefit from designing, implementing and sharing findings from their own research into areas that interest them.

What is the Big6?
You can do BIG things with Big6 Skills! Big6 is a six-stage process to help anyone solve problems or make decisions by using information. Some call it information literacy, information communication, or ICT skills, but we call it the Big6. Big6 information literacy process is completely transferable to any grade level, subject area, or workplace. Source: The Big 6 website

Project Information Literacy is a US national study about early adults and their information-seeking behaviors, competencies, and the challenges they face when conducting research in the digital age. Source: PIL website

Inquiry learning is a passion of mine, I have been implementing it in varying forms since I began my teaching career over 25 years ago. This site is a collection of information, research results and resources about inquiry learning that I compiled during my time as a Ministry of Education e-learning fellow and updated from my ongoing research and experience. Source: Author Jan-Marie Kellow's statement Inquiring Mind website.

The mission of the Australian School Library Association Incorporated is to be the peak body providing leadership and support for school libraries and the promotion of teacher librarianship in Australia. There is a strong focus on Information Literacy.

Initial funding for the Concept to Classroom site was provided by the Disney Learning Partnership. This is one of the online workshops. It includes a comprehensive explanation of constructivism, practical classroom applications and critical perspectives.

The QCAA has developed a range of materials to support the inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives into the school curriculum.

Through the Alice Springs (Mparntwe) Education Declaration, we, as a nation, committed to equity and excellence in education—that all children and young people are confident, creative lifelong learners active in their community. Achieving our vision requires a collective understanding of what we all stand for and how we will make it a reality.
Excellence cannot be achieved without equity.
Source: Qld Education website.