Library news for the School of Education

How students are educated often makes the news.  This is the latest controversy making headlines... Year one students may undergo compulsory phonics testing .     Whichever way it pans out, RMIT library has resources to support learning to read using phonics. And don't forget to contact June Frost, your Liaison Librarian for further support, ideas and resources. Teaching systematic syntheic phonics and early English. 10 essential instructional elements for students with reading difficulties: a brain-friendly approach. Phonics and word study for the teacher of reading: programmed for self instruction. Making sense of phonics: the hows and whys Teaching systematic synthetic phonics in primary schools. And some articles... Stark, H., Snow, P., Eadie, P., & Goldfeld, S. (2016). Language and reading instruction in early years' classrooms: The knowledge and self-rated ability of Australian teachers.  Annals of Dys

Here's the latest titles to hit the Library shelves - both print and ebooks.  Click on the titles to go to LibrarySearch for more information.  If a print item you need is on loan, or at another campus Library, you can  place a hold  on it in LibrarySearch. Titles in Print Parents and families of students with special needs Author : McGinley, V.A. editor. ; Alexandor, M.  Created : 2018 Curriculum, assessment and reporting Author  : Shacklock, G. ; Marsh, C. ; Marshall, L.A. Created : 2016 Strategies for including children with special needs in early childhood settings Author :  Cook, R.E. ; Richardson-Gibbs, A.M. ; Nielsen, L. Created : 2018 An interdisciplinary approach to early childhood education and care: Perspectives from Australia. Author : Garvis, S. Created: 2017 Science adventures : nature activities for young children Author : Sherwood, E.A. Created : 2008 Mathematical knowledge for primary teachers Author : Davis, A. Cre