Above: Detail from the Order of Australia award ceremony in Townsville, 23 May. Dr Rod Campbell, awarded AM, is seated in the front row and second from left. Read more
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It is with great sadness that PETAA has learned of the passing of Professor Michael 'M.A.K' Halliday. Read more
Posted on 19/06/2024 This chapter, taken from Bronwyn Parkin and Helen Harper's 'Teaching with Intent 2', provides an example of a weekly plan for explicit literature-focused teaching and a sample of a weekly plan for a literacy block.
Posted on 18/06/2024 Explore what it means to have a differentiated and responsive approach to the teaching of reading.
Posted on 14/05/2024 This chapter, taken from award-winning text 'The alphabetic principle and beyond', looks at systematic and explicit phonics instruction in the primary classroom.
Posted on 30/04/2024 This video provides a practical and evidence-informed insight into the What, How and Why of Phonological Awareness, including lots of supporting resources.
Posted on 24/04/2024 A unit of work for Year 1 on the gorgeous picturebook Bowerbird Blues by Aura Parker, including cross curriculum links to Science and Geography.