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Publication Anzac's Long Shadow: The Cost of Our National Obsession(Avondale Academic Press, 2014-01-01) Reynaud, DanielPublication Captains of the Soul: A History of Australian Army Chaplains(Avondale Academic Press, 2014-01-01) Reynaud, DanielPublication Editorial(Avondale Academic Press, 2014-01-01) Perry, GraemePublication Editorial(2010-07-01) de Berg, Kevin C.Publication "Knowing Well" in the Classroom: Epistemic Challenges and Competencies(Avondale Academic Press, 2014-01-01) Morton, LindsayThe purpose of this investigation is to build
on Faull’s research by unpacking three of these areas:
an in-depth knowledge of subject matter; currency
of knowledge; and the willingness to be a learner.
The term “epistemic responsibility”—specifically,
the imperative on a teacher to “know well”—will be
explored within this framework.
Publication Making a Teachers Day: World Teachers Day - ACE Awards(Avondale Academic Press, 2014-01-01) Phelps, MelissaPublication On Interdisciplinary Learning(Avondale Academic Press, 2014-01-01) Heslop, JimPublication Post-School Transition-Preparation for High School Students with Disabilities: A Vital Issue for Special Education(Avondale Academic Press, 2014-01-01) Shields, Marion; Lawson, JodyThis article discusses why the post-secondary transition of high school students with disabilities is so important and notes research which suggests that many schools struggle to achieve the desired outcomes when it comes to the successful transitioning of young disabled youth into post-schooling life.
Publication Research: What Potential Does it Hold for Teacher Practitioners?(Avondale Academic Press, 2014-01-01) Kilgour, Peter; Williams, AnthonyThe teaching profession finds itself at the crossroads
at this time. because the crowded curriculum
and the emphasis on core competencies including
literacy and numeracy can have the tendency to push
research training into the background. The question
should be asked though, is research capability a skill
practicing teachers should be engaging with? Is
reconstructing the curricula of universities to make
research preparation a priority worth pursuing?
The following paper considers the issue of research
and what it can add to teacher practitioners’ “arsenal”
of capabilities. The authors believe that there is value
in reconsidering the curriculum of teachers, as there
are many ways in which teachers can be informed
and inform knowledge about teaching. The ability to
apply research capabilities to the teaching context
can significantly benefit the profession and more
importantly its’ students.
Publication Suzuki Organ in Australia: A Musical Revelation in Organ Pedagogy(Avondale Academic Press, 2014-01-01) Clark, DavidPublication Taking God to School. The End of Australia's Egalitarian Education?(Avondale Academic Press, 2014-01-01) Spoor, RommertPublication Teaching Faith in the Twenty First Century: Pointers for Christian Schools(Avondale Academic Press, 2014-01-01) Hill, BarryPublication The Application of Multiple Intelligences in Two Year 7 Textile Technology Classes(Avondale Academic Press, 2014-01-01) Kilgour, Peter; Ormsby, Gail; Cameron, BriannaIn a teaching and learning environment that embraces innovation, inclusion and effectiveness, it is essential to acknowledge students’ individual learning styles to promote optimum learning. While multiple intelligences (MI) theory considers students’ interest, it has been more often applied in teaching mathematics, science and music subjects. This study applied the theory of MI within two year seven textile technology classes. Data were collected from student group assessments, surveys and daily engagement levels. The results of the study show that groups whose members shared similar MI reported having a more positive experience than groups that were not specifically MI assigned. Further, those groups including different MI sets were observed to be slower to commence an assigned class task, but developed a deeper understanding of class objectives as they encouraged, motivated and worked collaboratively together. Designing intentional teaching styles and explaining tasks for different MI resulted in more students knowing what was expected of them and fewer questions about the tasks.
Publication The Relationship Between School Climate and Student Bullying(Avondale Academic Press, 2014-01-01) Petrie, KevinThis study investigates the relationship between
student perceptions of school climate and self reported
bullying between students. Data were
collected from 604 students in 59 regular grade
5-6 classrooms, within 20 state schools in Victoria,
Australia. A significant negative relationship was
found between measures of positive school climate
and the prevalence of student peer bullying.
Implications for classroom teachers and school
administrators are discussed. The importance of
measuring and monitoring students’ involvement
in bullying and perceptions of school climate is
emphasised.
Publication The World Is Not Ours to Save: Finding the Freedom to Do Good(Avondale Academic Press, 2014-01-01) Brown, NathanPublication Transforming Classroom Practice(Avondale Academic Press, 2014-01-01) Brown, JoshuaIs it possible to encourage the development of discerning reading habits in students by using a blog?
Publication What Matters Most(Avondale Academic Press, 2014-01-01) Leo, Graham