Literacy

Greg Whitby chats to a Sydney teacher Catherine Jean-Louis about her school’s approach to teaching literacy.

Looking to freshen up your library for the new term? Here’s a list of the top borrowed library books and series, as discovered by a recent survey.

Giving focused feedback has removed the fear of the unknown for one cohort of students and freed them up to become more confident writers.

Reading aloud for pleasure is more associated with primary than secondary. Yet for 36 years, this educator has read aloud for enjoyment to her Grade 7 to 12s.

Why can’t schools be as exciting as Disney World? One principal shares how his school has incorporated stimulating learning platforms that feed students' imagination.

Researchers are exploring how an artificially-intelligent robot can help children improve their handwriting skills, by placing the youngsters in the role of teacher.

Researchers have developed a program that combines movement with literacy to improve reading and writing skills in early childhood.

In honour of Autism Awareness month, two educators take a look at a story about a boy who embarks on a journey to find a new brain.

Analysing student spelling errors and recognising patterns can help you identify underlying issues and come up with teaching and learning strategies.

What do youngsters look for in books when they are reading for pleasure? Find out in this Teacher infographic.