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Next Steps: Measuring Reading Progress, Ross Turner
Next Steps: Measuring Reading Progress, Ross Turner
Ross Turner
Monitoring progress in literacy requires the international cooperation of the education community, as Ross Turner explains.
Film Literacy In The Primary Classroom, Marc Barrett
Film Literacy In The Primary Classroom, Marc Barrett
Marc Barrett
The recent move in Britain towards a nation-wide film literacy program to support young learners of English prompted ACER research into the use of film within Australian primary schools.
Integrating Students Into The Operation Of A University-Owned Television Station, Christine Taylor
Integrating Students Into The Operation Of A University-Owned Television Station, Christine Taylor
Christine Taylor
Most journalism and mass communication programs provide opportunities for students to acquire some "hands-on" experience as undergraduates. There remains some considerable argument as to whether this "hands-on" educational experience should be part of the academic curriculum. I will review this debate briefly.
The Kodaly Method In The Twenty First Century, Sharon Lierse
The Kodaly Method In The Twenty First Century, Sharon Lierse
Dr. Sharon Lierse
Music methodologies provide educators with a defined curriculum which transpires students to a level of musical proficiency. They are often designed for young children and can be adapted to different cultures. The Kod_a_ly Method was developed in Hungary during the 1940s and is based on the premise that children should acquire music skills from an early age. It was first used in Hungarian schools and subsequently has been used in training institutions around the world. Since the implementation of the Kod_a_ly Method there have been many social, economic and political developments which have impacted arts and education. A group of …