#aussieED Archive
#aussieED was founded on the belief that all teachers, and students, should have unlimited access to Professional Development, on their own terms, to improve their teaching, their schools and change the lives of the students they encounter. Since then, we have embarked on a mission to reach educators, not only in Australia but, all around the globe. We want to smash the barriers that prevent teachers from easily connecting and learning with each other. To that end, we have developed a regular Ed-chat each Sunday on twitter at #aussieED. The chat allows all teachers, leaders, administrators and all those connected with education to meet on an unbiased platform and discuss the real issues that effect what happens in classrooms everywhere. Our chats are authentic because we are real teachers walking the same walk that so many do everyday.
Sunday August 21, 2016 6:30 AM EDT
Welcome!
Tonight’s chat two parts
Celebrating Australian Literature
and
What is our Australian story?
https://t.co/QLPIrPdr2z
Welcome to Introduce yourself and share one of your favourite go to books to teach certain lessons. https://t.co/FTLqorHzeA
Hi
Carl from Avonsleigh Victoria
Can not imagine how many times I have referenced this book in class https://t.co/gnvjjP2qKi
A1. Amy from Bossley Park High School. I love teaching the Lorax in year 7. No matter the ability, there is always a message
Hey I love My Silent World by Nette Hilton for inferring and using illustrations.
Phew! Home in time for !! I have so many fave books I don't know where to start. But hello from beautiful Cairns!
EXTRA CHALLENGE TONIGHT Answer every question with a book title
Hi all, Graham Andre from the UK, I love using 'Voices in the Park' to look at differences in people https://t.co/tzJpAV7zh1
Evening Chris @ Mornington peninsula Hugh Mackay's The Good Life or John Marsden's This I believe.G8 4 pos ed pastoral care.
Jack from Geelong - PE and welfare. love picture story books! One of my favourites for intro counting https://t.co/strl0RQDQK
My all time favourite book is Seuss - Oh The Places You Will Go!
Hi All! Jon from Perth Hills here - Book teaching resilience - I had Trouble in Getting to Solla Solo by Dr Seuss
sorry, will tell you I'm strictly limited to Hamilton quotes atm
Sorry and wont be able to participate tonight, just got home and still have kids to get to sleep
I love Sophie's World for philosophy
Hi, Anna here. Favourite books (still are) growing up were The Great Gatsby and To Kill a Mockingbird. Oh and Asterix!
this is great when introducing and that along the way you may face challenges
Hi, Charlotte in Melb Stellaluna: beautiful picture story book for philosophical discussion about identity, belonging, differences
Hi, Tam from Nth QLD. I love Elmer by David McKee. Excellent story to teach persistence.
Obviously can't miss out sacred texts for learning about religions
Hi! Adam from the US. K-12 Principal
Asterix - the building that makes you go insane... or when he talks about mortadella, so fresh you hear it braying
Awesome book used it last term to introduce the first fleet
The Poisonwood Bible blew my mind when I studied it in Y13
I really loved our ANZAC celebrations last year and enjoyed the books stories and conversation we had https://t.co/WwQRqhta15
Welcome to Introduce yourself and share one of your favourite go to books to teach certain lessons. https://t.co/FTLqorHzeA
Richard from Melbourne. At the moment I'm enjoying reading, and exploring the philosophy of Nanny Piggins...
use it across the board in our Year 9 course
Hi! Chris here from Ontario, Canada...my fav is The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein.
Hello. Anthony from Korea. Excited to learn with you. My go-to are leadership books for learners. 7 Habits of Effective People.
I love The Giving Tree. Such a great book.
Lux from Sydney, fave picture book is Little Humpty by Margaret Wild- I've got a soft spot for single mums https://t.co/AXK4qmeZDQ
Hi all. Sorry a bit late. many books I love. In French I often use "Attends" to teach students the value of patience
I read one of Aesop's Fables Compendium every week to discuss being a good person
Hi all. Matt here. My favourite book was probably the commonsense cookery book! Fave now, Leonard Sweet, Soul Tsunami!
My favourite to would have to be Wilfred Gordon McDonald Partridge
Can I just go and read for an hour instead of ?
Anthony Browne's Piggybook explores equality love the way illustrations trigger deep thinking
anything by Anthony Browne is brilliant, I love his illustrations
Used it with our grade 3/4 students. Required scaffolding but got a powerful message across
Dan From Tokyo here, Drama and Humanities Teacher. The Arrival by Shaun Tan is a great one for both of my subjects!
Ellen from North Carolina. My favorite book was What Do People Do All Day? By Richard Scarry
Who can forget oldie but goldie: George Orwell's animal farm. Audio book works a treat for kids who struggle with reading.
As part of my PhD delving into anything and everything Vygotsky related. Doing lots of reading at the moment.
love everything about Dianna none of my students have read her its an awakening 4 them https://t.co/MWT5NDoZo8
I love all Dianna Wynne Jones - Especially the 9 Lives of Christopher Chant!
My personal favourite is The Alchemist by Paulo Cohelo - follow your path to your true goal.
Ironic, I am having to take away the 7 yr old’s book to get her to sleep as I type about the merits of books! Oops.
Hi everyone, here's my favourite book from early childhood, from the truly wonderful Robin Klein. https://t.co/w8pdMWapEu
Such powerful point about audio book. I was 1 of those struggling readers in HS and wished this was better promoted.
Whole Anne of Green Gables series. Can still dream myself away in them.
Then there is Tomorrow When the War Began.
Festival starts across road from school day we leave on camp in the High Plains
I love reading Mem Fox to my first graders now.
such a good book on so many levels
Ben here from Sussex England. I love The Indian in the Cupboard, it's not respected enough as a story. https://t.co/rVgaIoK2Ur
Hi late but finally here, Ines from Germany
Thank you! My all-time favourite...for any age group! 😊
Mem Fox, no doubt. My kids love them. I discovered her with them (not being an Aussie my self) and it has been a great discovery
My favourite Australian author is Boori Pryor - was lucky enough to have him at my school as an author in residence.
A1. Mem Fox. I love her use of language. Time for Bed is by far my favourite.
A1 so many favourite Aussie authors Allison Lester rates very highly - perfect springboard for integrated work - science, art...
audio books allow access for sruggling readers. A great way in! An excellent leveller!
Andrea from TN. My favorite is Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie by Jordan Sonnenblick
I'd love to teach Christianity through Narnia and Harry Potter - look at symbols, rituals & beliefs
Was in a UK bookstore recently and they looked at me strange when I asked for Shaun Tan ?????? https://t.co/zfeQQcJPTZ
Dan From Tokyo here, Drama and Humanities Teacher. The Arrival by Shaun Tan is a great one for both of my subjects!
A1. Marcus Zusak is definitely up there for me
A1 only one?! no fair For engagement and fun for kids can't go past I love Nette Hilton's her language is stunning
and this entire series, read 1000s and times and stimulating lifelong interests in travel & politics. https://t.co/hqgjhzEM1i
One day I was in a park talking to a lady whose kids were playing with mine. It turned out to be Mem Fox.
A1: There are so many wonderfully talented Australian authors. is big in our house at the moment.
A1 Kate Grenville.Because having been to Hawkesbury she nailed the atmosphere in Secret river - blurred history & reality
Teaching EFL teenagers? I recommend "Holes". Novel and film. Easy to read and captivating story https://t.co/WorgsdzJ67
Only you can have a great story like that to tell!!! I met her at the Sydney Writers Festival a few years ago
A1 Teen / Adult Garth Nix, children: Andy Griffith's tree house because they are easy to read.
Q1 Loaded - My husband is my favourite author but I love reading Emily Rhodda, Jackie French, Jacqueline Hervey
Yes I had a listening pole where everyone could share the audio book it was great https://t.co/1eoncW0RRY
audio books allow access for sruggling readers. A great way in! An excellent leveller!
Q1 my favourite author headmaster is John Marsden - so many people so few characters!
Love the 'Seadogs' series by Annie O"Dowd. Beautifully written, sensitively dealt with themes. Leftshoe and the Foundling etc
A1: Love a good parable, so Michael Frost would be up there.
A1 I love R.A. Spratt's books. Both Nanny Piggins and Friday Barnes are wonderfully positive and intelligent characters.
Love her as an artist and an author
My life is full of bumping into famous people I didn't recognis ein ordinary situations
A1 Jeanine baker's where the forest meets the sea bcoz importance of balance between development & nature https://t.co/9JFQO3QSUd
A1: I love Shaun Tan and his picture books, awesome animated version of 'The Lost Thing' here https://t.co/zew0myhM8k
A1: I love Shaun Tan and his picture books, awesome animated version of 'The Lost Thing' here https://t.co/al71qaXo6q
78- Story Tree house that's a tough Q - French Pennies for Hitler is her standout work. But in all honesty Shaun Tan
I just blew my students’ minds with one of her books this week. They LOVED it!
this book cover reminded me of Tubby and the Lantern - a favourite story when I was little
I have been introduced to a few great Aussie authors since I arrived! I like Geraldine Brooks (think that's her name)
Q1 one of them Shaun Tan messages are deep & connect 2 sts almost as a secret code especially 4 them https://t.co/GDyTpKSJIi
A1: Graeme Base...opens up whole new worlds...rhyming text and lavish, detailed illustrations.
just lurking today...trying to get into prep for tomorrow -heading out to Ballarat for workshops
I agree. I read this recently
saw her original 3D creations for her illustrations - extraordinary & inspiring amazing detail
A1) Actually I'd say Andy Griffiths. Loved the story when he decides to silicone the shower.
here here what a gift. And Alison Lester too. Geeze we are lucky in Oz!
That was an absolute fav of mine when I was a kid! What a brilliant book!
I forgot Tin Tin, was right up there with Asterix and Obelix
For picture books, I can't go past Shaun Tan. Beautiful and thought provoking.
So many Aussie authors that I had forgotten- Emily Rodda, Jackie French, Jeannie Baker, John Marsden, Kate Grenville
A1 Mem Fox (everything she writes is magic)& Bronwyn Bancroft because I love the combination of her storytelling and vivid artwork
A1. Fav Aussie book: Kim Scott's That Deadman Dance. Brilliant imagining of what could have been in European/Indigenous r'ship
yes! Our kids are obsessed with TD & AG. They have single handedly made reading COOL! No need for iPad!
So true. I recall hating reading and then (at 15) I found the Jupiter Jones series and I spent a summer reading the all
Let’s not forget Deborah Abela - Grimsdon is an excellent novel for upper primary/lower secondary. SO many themes.
I'm making myself a sticky note of all these Aussie authors you all mention! (As if the pile of books isn't big enough...)
Hi "Being Friends with Bodie Finch" is a great pic book to help kids understand peer who has autism.
https://t.co/g8DinoHd8X
The Cranky Bear not an Aussie author but what a lesson in humility
Also love Colin Thompson - such a dry sense of humour and an amazing artist -he swears like a trooper and drinks wine like a fish!
Yr 3s ❤ ️Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing Year 5s ❤️ Finders Keepers - still talk about missing socks at home!
I tell kids: U don't hate reading; U just haven't discovered UR "reading profile". I say that "I enjoy reading for information."
this would be cool for EAL learners cheers
A1: Have to check out Mem Fox as this name is coming up repeatedly and sadly i've never heard of her https://t.co/ucktnMnp3x
I have to thank for his suggestions for some of tonight's questions
Q2 What children’s literature has had a significant impact on Australian culture and/or Education? https://t.co/NmJtTDimjb
A.1 Mem Fox is my all time favourite. Enjoy using any of her books to teach!
Madly taking notes to pass on to my 10 years old who loves readign... Thanks! Surely she will say she knows them already :P
A1. Fav Aussie author either Kate Grenville or David Malouf. will kill me for not saying Richard Flanagan.
I seem to get my classes hooked on The Land of Stories by Not Aussie, but such a clever author and series.
A1. Isobelle Carmody, John Marsden, Markus Zusak,
Morbid but does anyone remember that book where the boy finally asks the girl out and goes to her house to find everyone dead?
And are you an amazing chef now https://t.co/fMy0QCgDvS
Hi all. Matt here. My favourite book was probably the commonsense cookery book! Fave now, Leonard Sweet, Soul Tsunami!
we need a padlet with these book suggestions, such awesome ideas
My daughter loved and still loves that series. Good call
Q2 Alison Lester captures the simplicity of real life experiences that connect to our culture https://t.co/Nni7lGYvjo
A2: I’ll say Harry Potter, even though I’ve never ready any of them…
Yeah love this one. I think The People of the Book wins it for me.
A2 Sally Morgan's My Place is a powerful example of how literature can be used to highlight and discuss difficult issues
I loved Reading Magic. Finished it in a day.
Ah, Yes! That catalogue - have to hide it from my girls!
Who could forget Storm Boy by Colin Thiele? LOVE the opening paragraph...
Yes, it is wonderful. My little girl taught herself to read at 3 just to read his books! No kidding.
A2. Storm Boy - a new generation is being introduced to this classic.
Environmental issues/education
Absolutely enjoy this book every time!
A2: Anything that links literature to real life context. Alison Lester, Jeannie Baker do this so well.
I cry every time I read Wilfred Gordon McDonal Partridge - Love is Soft and Precious!
Awesome! You've got to have a reason, that's all!
Q2 Onion Tears, 5 Times Dizzy, Window
Awsm! Careful, there's always that kid that gives the secrets away!
my 5th class daughter says Lizzie Wilcock but she is also her teacher. A bit of favouritism I think https://t.co/WfYXwvv9Vu
A1 Would have loved an extension class to read That Deadman Dance, Grenville's The Lieutenant and Malouf's Remembering Babylon
A2: As does Nadia Wheatley - so many authors use literature so well to highlight real life concerns.
A2: Not solely a childrens author but after doing it as a topic last year it was amazing to see 4-11 year olds recite
With you Rob. @ an environmental centre like Red Hill, incorporating literature engages the imagination. https://t.co/TFknxizrSN
Thanks to Here's the padlet for us to share Australian Authors and Books
A2 Paul Jennings' entire works, I'd say.
I'm kinda sad "I can jump puddles" has disappeared from the Aust children's book canon.
A2: Picture books aimed at older readers, like 'The Watertower', helped change the types of texts taught in secondary school.
A2 Do books impact culture? I'm not sure. They certainly impact the lexicon.
A2 Jackie French has popularised Australian (and other) history for young teens
A2. We read Fish in a Tree last year. Such a powerful story. Global Read Aloud is amazing!
His books look wonderful thanks for introducing me https://t.co/PlMtjDNKlp
My favourite Australian author is Boori Pryor - was lucky enough to have him at my school as an author in residence.
"pulled apart" a Harry Potter book with Yr 7; A rich masterpiece for learning lang convention, social issues, inequity, bullying.
Thanks for that. I love The Colour Purple too (written by the author quoted on the jacket)
A2 John Marsden's tomorrow when the war began, Banjo patterson's the man from snowy river Alison Lester "are we there yet?" ....
A2 I think Shaun Tan's books really shift the perspective on what a picture story book can be
A2 I love how instagram becomes a real time book club, when new books in a series are released. It is a culture in a way, I guess.
I can't hear that enough!
A2: The Princess Who Hated It by Robin Klein...allowing some females to embrace stereotypical femininity and others to reject it.
Hi everyone, sorry, quite late today! Greetings from Germany 😊
A2 There is no doubt that Where The Wild Things Are challenged the culturally accepted "rules" of grammar.
A2 as a migrant Yank I can't speak to impact, but Mem Fox and Pamela Allen's books seem to capture parts of the Aussie spirit.
Good morning Mark here from Estes Park Colorado
Hey Please join chat Weds 930PM EST so 11:30 AM Thurs for you (I think)! We talk relevance! https://t.co/1NyNtoYSPY
A2 the bush poets had a huge impact on aussie culture.
May Gibbs has had a cultural impact on education, brining stories of the bush to life in a timeless classic.
A2 Nadia Wheatley -My Place- influencing classrooms all over Australia!
A2 Is there a novel about Australia you would recommend for an ESL/EFL classroom?
Hi Mark, long time no tweet
A2: Any historical fiction in CL that positions readers to accept a particular viewpoint eg: Ned Kelly - good guy? Bad guy?
Jackie French is amazing - fiction, non-fiction, junior fiction picture books, young teen fiction, adult fiction - amazing,
A2 A book like "Wreck This Book" reflected the cultural change in how we view and use books...
Sorry everyone sorry for being late was just eating the husbands homemade Pavlova.
A2 my great-aunt-in-law Lydia Pender's Barnaby books also seem to get older country Australia, too. Also, The Magic Pudding!
Good evening Mark
Great to read you
I think the way that authors can bring culture through literature is so powerful and should be utilised.
Hi Mark living your rightful dream with the love of your love in Arizona!
Thanks Pam, will definitely check her out...hopefully available here in the UK
Anh do's the happiest refugee challenges stereotypes and dear cubes modern multicultural Australia https://t.co/tfZx9HyGeb
Jackie French, diary of a wombat.
Literature impacts on Culture - Culture impacts on literature
Outstanding choice! A true classic!
No apology needed. Food is always a reasonable excuse.
Shaun Tan everyone fabulous for inferring and the authors Message. Currently doing an author study on him with my class.
. Anh do's the happiest human challenges stereotypes and dear cubes modern multicultural Australia
Anthony Browne's children pic books - great for teaching visual literacy & critical thinking. :)
I used this in my last unit of Inquiry. The students really understood how fortunate they were after reading it.
A2 Nanny Piggins gives a voice to, and seeks to validate many children's experiences with school and family life.
Hi Mark living your rightful dream with the love of your life!
A2: Also Margaret Wild's 'Woolvs in the Sitee' gave the rules of spelling a fair shove! https://t.co/CWJhSWH5tr
A2 There is no doubt that Where The Wild Things Are challenged the culturally accepted "rules" of grammar.
just googled him, his books look amazing!!!
After all this book sharing the second part of the chat will take a slight change in direction
I am very lucky that we have an awesome (American) librarian in school who is very well-versed in Aussie Lit!
A3) Inquiry.
I think we have a more open curriculum than others and are happy to let Ss contemplate difficult issues
A3: Honestly, I don’t know. I am not sure that I can think of Aussie education being known for one thing. Maybe innovation?
Try looking for many of these current authors on Twitter. Many are here, many are active and will respond :)
yes…. everyone is bringing their A-game to
Possum Magic would have to be my absolute favourite children's book
Powerful Point. Go to the source for a meaningful connection! https://t.co/oS7YIik8EI
Try looking for many of these current authors on Twitter. Many are here, many are active and will respond :)
Awesome!!! I love our languages section of the library.
A3 entrepreneurialism, opportunity, "stretching" questioning status quo bcoz we are a nation forged through self sufficiency
Love Padlet use it regularly to share things like favourite books with classes around the world,anytime share with me
No OFSTED and cross your fingers, never.
saw her talking recently about her story. Heartbreaking but, very unfortunately, we see that way too often in HS :(
Hey you should join this chat! All things books!
not that I know of! I'll have to ask her next week!
A2 Thinking about "A Prayer for Blue Delaney" a/o "Coast to Coast". Any thoughts?
A3 Great Teachers! No idea really. But Great Teachers sounds good.
great idea - what age students do you teach? Interested in some collaborative Padlets
A3 I'd like to think traditionally Australian education was fairly laid back, and free off BS. Sadly, I think that is changing...
And since you all obviously care deeply about Oz literature, you want to make sure it's not destroyed: https://t.co/H7aZpjij4a
I'm always challenged by these 'find or where's...' books...Good use of 'reading' time in class? Thoughts anyone?
The good thing is that Australian Education is now known about internationally
I have found that to be very true, too.
Nips XI by Ruth Starke immigration and belonging in a game of cricket could it get anymore aussie https://t.co/X5j4fZz37R
Q2 What children’s literature has had a significant impact on Australian culture and/or Education? https://t.co/NmJtTDimjb
A3: Not sure. Around the world? Probably have a reputation for being a little laid back? Perhaps warranted?
I think Australians are known for trying out new things - not afraid to test the educational waters…
Good job we have a great library in school too because I haven't got anyone to swap books with yet here!
yes so many authors are generous with their time for students, via email, a visit, social media or Skype.
A3 Surely after the last few years Australia must be known for changing curriculums
Wendy Mass is on twitter but husband Mike Brawer (space taxi) is not.
A2 Friday Barnes (RA Spratt) shows that kids are often much smarter and more competent than adults, & shouldn't be looked down on.
A3. Aussie Ed - Like its people - are up for anything and ready to have a go for our Ss
Q3, we don't take ourselves too seriously. But a determined ability to get the job done. We have high expectations & want better.
A3:Each year, my school's Chinese exchange students remark on hands on learning & friendliness of teachers https://t.co/xgHvjKziXr
A3: My perspective from afar...Aussie Ed is respected for the quality of its educators and innovation in teaching/learning.
A3: Can't really help with this one but if you guys are anything to go by it should be progressive
Humour is important to our culture and education
getting some great book ideas here this morning
A3. Previously - For following education ideas (often at the end of the cycle). Now forging our own path.
can't believe I forgot Ruth Park. No visit to The Rocks is complete without a walkup 'that staircase'. https://t.co/c5AnjlLpDk
A3: I don't know if we're 'known' for anything tbh. We're in need of an identity ed wise
It's great to have people from over seas let us know what we are known for
A3 Melbourne had the first 1 to 1 school. We also have traditionally allocated world leading finances towards technology.
wrote Macmillan's Classic Literature a couple of years ago for Years 3-6 & made sure 1/3 of all txt were Australian
A3 My read on Aussie ed system as a migrant involved for 10 years is strong egalitarian values, trying to make school work for all
Attended school in developing country.Oz quite literally lucky country by comparison 2 many,b it resources, prof staff, facilities
A3-Australian education for me is about embracing multiculturalism (but perhaps I'm biased due to my mixed heritage!)
Goal this year is to teach something using Randall Munroe's Thing Explainer https://t.co/pI6Wvl7HEW not sure what or how yet ....
Q3 Aussie Ed known for resources, flexibility with a changing curriculum & those teachers testing innovative boundaries
Yes Banjo vs Henry love their city country debate in the bulletin https://t.co/uJiGdQuO7Z
A2 the bush poets had a huge impact on aussie culture.
A3 Australia is also known for (relatively) good teacher wages, and encouraging school autonomy and decision making.
Agree! I think Aus ed does this better than US, at least in my experience!
It's un Australian to not quote a great movie or tv show In fact it's "terrible Murial"
Q3. As someone who has traveled and spoke at World Conference last 4 years we still are behind in globalising classrooms.
A4: Australians are known for Tall Poppy Syndrome. It doesn’t need to be that way. United is better, better for students too.
A2 Any Colin Thiele books, Storm Boy, Sun on the Stubble, February Dragon, Fire in the Stone the quintessential Aussie childhood
Just want to point out-even though not educational- Aussie authors lead the way when it comes to writing Fantasy genre
A4. ...you pronounce all words in full. We shorten everything! :)
A4 ... when we don't win the olympics!
A3 I'm not sure what Australian education is known for. Over here we just call it education! 😜😜😜
A4 It is un-Australian to actually care, or take seriously, whether something could be or could not be Australian or un-Australian
A4: To not eat pies with sauce, tim tams or vegemite, or drink beer. Oh…I don’t do any of those…
A3. Aussie education is known for producing damn good teachers..always in demand overseas.
I hope its for the respect we show to the indigenous owners of our land I know Im trying hard for this https://t.co/oMtc66JKjz
A4. It's Un-Australian when somebody says that something is Un-Australian.
Q3 Eric- what do you think? It's evolving, it's important were known for making a difference https://t.co/JgRUQOHOii
Happy to help/learn...returning to a classroom after 16 years...would love to connect our gr. 1 class to others.
A3 Aus Edu is known for opportunities. In Aussie schools Ss have many chances to try a huge number of things STEAM, sport etc
have you thought of contacting as their ELC is in Roald Dahl's home sure they'd have some good ideas
Marsden really writes middle teenagers in a way they relate to
Any Melbournites just wanted to share my kids in the Herald Sun today. Super proud teacher. https://t.co/SMBNEkD8RN
so does 2 un-Australian in 1 sentence make it un-australian or not?
When I was teaching overseas, Aussies and Kiwis teachers were always given the toughest kids and classes due to beh man skills
"Tell them they're dreaming"
A4 you don't have a vegemite sandwich in your lunchbox
I see the Australian educators I've met as being adventurous.
excellent would love to work with you Chris I have connections to teachers globally and nationally.
or make them longer if we can ad ie (y) on end Tammy
Its un-Australian to never watch footie or cricket - why watch it when you can play it I say!
A4. It is un-Australian to not drink tea through a Tim Tam. :)
A4 Missed Q4 but assumed it was what is unaustralian so what the hell its unaustralian to not eat vegemite on white bread toast!
Sounds like me every year Danielle, toughest class this year I have ever taught but wouldn't have it any other way
See, it just makes me cringe…
A4 it's unaustralian when people want to divvy up the bill with a calculator rather than a nice even round number split
Not being Australian, I wouldn't want to make any assumptions...
Well there is that, but a vegemite sandwich is just about as Aussie as a school yard gets.
I believe my grade 1 students will love it too! 😊
just recently discovered Double chocolate coated Tim Tam with Chai! 💥
A4 it's unAustralian to not give every kid a fair go through equitable access to 1st class ed, teachers, resources & facilities
A4: Its unostraylin to say un-Australian. Sounds too proper…
Its un-Australian when we don't listen to the 'tales from outer suburbia
A4... missed it too! In-Australian not to wear thongs!!!
Not sure if has come up. Legend of Aus children's literature & basically taught me to read! https://t.co/t16hs2BIkN
Put me on your lists! Can't wait to start Skyping and connecting again. 1st day is Wednesday.
in Cairns they don't pay a cent over! I was surprised when I arrived!
A5: Allow the crew to be part of any decision making
A4 it's unAustralian to complain about our 1st world problems. Such a good country so many opportunities. others
Perfectly said https://t.co/eCR8hrL6pl
A4 it's unAustralian to not give every kid a fair go through equitable access to 1st class ed, teachers, resources & facilities
A4 It's Unaustralian to like your own tweets.
A5.....trust that teachers know what they are doing!
So lucky. How fortunate are we that authors will still spend time in schools.
It's unAustralian to make assumptions
A4: LOVE learning about all of you and your culture through your answers to Q4...Canadian, eh! 😊
So glad we are all having fun sharing and discussing our Australian Educational story
A5 ... get some sort of an education qualification, and use it, so that I knew what I was talking about!
So glad that you have enjoyed this chat! It's been good seeing what others know us for https://t.co/k9MH71CvHQ
A4: LOVE learning about all of you and your culture through your answers to Q4...Canadian, eh! 😊
we dont see how beautiful and inspiring our country, stories of hope and change are important https://t.co/WwDfeUTY7Z
A5 Support innovation and fund research into best practice pedagogy. Also ensure teachers could spell! https://t.co/ExL7xbsux1
A5. SUPPLY NBN TO EVERY SCHOOL IN AUSTRALIA
Damn you, Purdy! Now I'm going 'round the twist!!
Get into the schools for an extended period of time and see what is really going on in education
A5: Find something other than a test to measure our competitiveness around the world. Then tell other countries!
pretty amazing for a country town in eastern Victoria. My kids do it tough, things like this help them believe
A5. I would put Maths 'N' Movement into every school - every child needs more physical activity in maths, more fun and more games
Would be great to have him / her following educational discussions regularly https://t.co/VDs60KB3fQ
A5: Allow the crew to be part of any decision making
A5 If I was the Ed Minister I would... not make any decisions until I could clearly articulate the purpose of schools for all kids
A5 work like crazy with COAG to get more coherent national policy
A5 send my driver to pick up kids who struggle to make it to school.
Ah well, not to the extent I would like to see! :)
A5 1/2 if I was the Aust Ed Minister I wld ask for preservice Ts to be taught how to teach reading using evidence based pedagogy
A5: Spend more time listening to those at ground roots level, spend more time in classes and finding our educational purpose!
I think globally this would be a good idea..I wonder if they lurk
A5 stop changing policies each yr,start listening 2 Tchrs @ coalface,make industry,uni&business interaction mandatory & intro IB!
how "Round the twist" gave life to awesome stories
A5 Invest in building a more robust evidence base for education by funding rigorous ed research on a par with health/medicine
A5. Spend a few weeks in a classroom & 'live' the pressure for teachers/students. See the amazing things happening.
This is why I have permanent target boards in my classroom! :)
A5 If I was the Ed Minister I would... set up a swear jar for any time an advisor or "education expert" says "teacher quality."
A4 It's unaustralian to be deliberatrly photographed giving a homeless person $5 when you're a millionaire. I mean... um, nothing.
BQ Tag (if you can) a hero of yours (famous or not) to share what their favourite childhood book is? https://t.co/1kxe0gGFpS
A5) Give teachers more time for professional learning
A5 Stop trying to centralise everything, starting with the Australian curriculum
A5 I would be in hiding because I have let so many down for so long
Its un-Australian to plug your own product but I just did in my answer to Q5. LOL!!!
A5 ensure education evidence base is actually useful to and useable/used by teachers and school leaders
Best wishes! We start just after Labour Day.
Q5 Provide every school with technology for Ss to use technology to become global citizens. Starting with training teachers & NBN
spend more time in classrooms across the country, beyond the capitals and their suburbs. Come and see us. https://t.co/UaODmY4L1y
I'm not particularly religious but that calls for an alleluiah ! 😜
Me, too. This whole chat has taught me more about my friends Down Under.
A5 If I was the Ed Minister I would... convene the state ministers to update the Melbourne Convention for Educational Goals for...
A5: Remember that Australia is one country. That Australian teachers teaching Aus Curric should be able to teach anywhere in Aus.
A5 Education needs a major shake up so everyone is out, all positions, you want to teach, show us you can
Totally agree- and make that collaborative in schools https://t.co/j7AYSCzInz
A5) Give teachers more time for professional learning
I have a feeling that's a newer turn in Aus ed, but it's certainly true now in most schools I visit.
What is your favourite childhood book?
A5 make sure every future education minister had to be a teacher by trade first before being a pollie second!
this is supposedly done in the Melbourne Declaration. Yet so much of it is ignored in school
A5 If I was the Ed Minister I would... work out what NAPLAN and PISA results actually mean in real terms for real students.
BQ anything by is truly amazing. Read and improve your knowledge get inspired.
You, too. I'll make a note to contact you mid September. Enjoy those last few days of summer for me.
Good on them. Kids always see others problems bigger than their own.
A5: ....shout from the rooftops about the many strengths of your education system, for all the world to hear! Much to be proud of!
Hey I start each yr w ' hooray for Diffendoofer day' just so Ss know what's coming🤓
There has been an update? Linky link please.
Sorry thought you were responding to my other tweet! My bad.
Not that I know, but to my knowledge that is the only document that outlines it recently
What is your favourite childhood book?
Q5 Allow teachers to teach. I see myself as a risk taker teacher, I teach the curriculum my way https://t.co/wfDBOBT6MY
Q5 Allow teachers to teach. I see myself as a risk taker teacher, I teach the curriculum my way https://t.co/xFPqt2rTUJ
BQ: What was your favourite book as a child? Can you share with ? Thanks!
'Purpose' is at the core of strong teaching and learning! Right on!
Q5 AND GET RID OF NAPLAN.