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The Approach To Reading, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
The Approach To Reading, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Primary School Studies
First published in 1952, this pamphlet explores the fundamental and far-reaching values of reading, and considers the nature, purpose and place of a full reading programme in the school curriculum. It advocates for the achievement of a balanced school reading program which includes learning to read, understanding that reading leads to improved social competence, and promotes reading as a valuable leisure activity. It discusses approaches to determining reading readiness, preparing for reading and developing reading interests, as well as providing methods and materials for the teaching of reading in the primary grades.
The Individual Child, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
The Individual Child, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Primary School Studies
First published in 1952, this pamphlet suggests that schools should consider the needs and possibilities of each, individual child and cater the curriculum accordingly, to meet those needs. It suggests two considerations in determining best practice: determining the ‘learning level’ and ‘learning load’ of each student. It also emphasises the need to distinguish between achievement and capacity, in measuring students’ success. The pamphlet argues that the aim of a ’vigorous and progressive education’ should be to promote student independence.
The Purposes Of Teaching, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
The Purposes Of Teaching, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Primary School Studies
First published in 1952, this pamphlet explores topics such as "What does it mean to be taught?" and "What does it mean to be human?" but also how these can be related to the more customary purposes of teaching. It also explains the teacher purpose in guiding the different kinds of development including physical, social, emotional-aesthetic, intellectual and moral-spiritual.
Priorities In The Primary School, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Priorities In The Primary School, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Primary School Studies
First published in 1952, this pamphlet is concerned with the primary school and outlines a curriculum based on activities which cover different aspects such as imagination experiences and social studies. It also covers the place of the three R's with an activity campaign as well as the importance of English and arithmetic in further detail.