Monthly Archives: December 2023

What I consider a balanced article to the issues around learning to read and reading to learn.

Posted on December 15, 2023 by mwalker

Why we’re failing to build the knowledge students need Age Newspaper 15/12/2023. In the early years of school, teaching should focus on systematic instruction in phonemic awareness and phonics, exposure to rich literature through read-alouds, and explicit teaching to build … Continue reading →

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Jason Day tells how he made it to number 1 in the world and more …….

Posted on December 12, 2023 by mwalker

I have listened to this clip several times now as he describes during his childhood experiences he found a passion for golf and family. It’s worth a listen for anyone either interested in golf or wanting to get better at … Continue reading →

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