Editorials
Election Promises of Education Demise: July 2010
In an era where quality and effective teaching and learning is recognised internationally as being supported by things such as strong university degrees for prospective teachers of at least Masters
Defining Success and Effective Learning: June 2010
When parents are asked the question, "What do you want most for your children?" the common three top responses are to be;
What does it mean to have a "childhood"? April 2010
"Today's child has become the unwilling, unintended victim of overwhelming stress- the stress borne of rapid, bewildering social change and constantly rising expectations" (Elkind 2001).
Back to the meaningful “Basics”……The diversity of this country and some of the implications for teaching and learning: March 2010
As I write this I am sitting in the Cairns Airport waiting to catch a plane for the Gove Peninsula in the NT, part of Arnhem Land.
AND I THOUGHT WE WERE GOING TO HAVE AN EDUCATION REVOLUTION!! February 2010
As an educator, having been a teacher, academic and now a consultant in education, I am familiar with the trends in the UK and particularly the USA in recent years where students are "taught to the
Another year starts....getting it as right as we can: January 2010
Parenting and family life
Welcome to my first editorial for 2010: it has been an exciting start to the year with the release of my latest book for parents through Penguin Publishing.
Bringing it all together; December 2009
This is our last editorial for 2009.
It has been an amazing year in relation to the amount of research and number of studies that were released from across the world in terms of what young children in their preschool and primary years need most to learn effectively and to gain a range of important life skills (two of the most impressive studies have been attached as PDF files at the bottom of this document).
Who am I in the life of a child? What lifestyle am I building for my child’s future? August 2009
I am often asked by parents what I regard as the most important things that young child in their early childhood and primary years most need.
Starting school: The debate continues. No, it’s not about just coping; it’s about having the time of your life!!!; June 2009
Starting school should not be like hopping onto a conveyor belt as soon as you can hop, and getting off as early as you can. Staring school, part of being educated, is a journey that needs special preparation, care, and a wonderful time where one can make the most of the opportunities.
Learning and Life is a Mix of Genes, Biology, Environment, Culture and Family Influences; May 2009
It may seem that I am about to state the obvious; however the obvious needs to be stated when there is a shift in thinking and attitudes that defy the obvious and the known.
Redefining Meaningful Teaching, Learning and Assessment: April 2009
Unfortunately throughout the broader community, issues often get confused and highly complex matters are at times simplified which lead to misunderstandings of critical issues.
Getting it Right in the Early Childhood Years; March 2009
I have been re reading the Canadian Early Years Study which has been one of the world's major studies in recent years on early childhood development, children and families.
Learning in the Early Childhood Years; February 2009
As Cat Stevens sang and wrote many years ago, “let the children play” Learning in the Early Childhood Years.
Redefining an Education Revolution; January 2009
It has become increasingly difficult to view the range of issues related to education without politics, economics and hidden agendas infiltrating and harming what should be one of a society’s most treasured and important opportunities for all children.
