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Monthly Archives: December 2011
Computers in classrooms largely behind the times
“Computer use in the classroom, in fact, has been largely a matter of trying to keep up with the pace of technological change, with educational goals running a distant second. The greater the capabilities of the technology, the more eagerly … Continue reading
Early literary culture in Australia
Continuing on (from that last post) with Webby’s depiction of early literary culture in Australia… She writes: “Much literary journalism, particularly of the sketch type, highlights the difficulty of making rigid distinctions between fiction and non-fiction. Indeed, it has been cclaimed … Continue reading
Australia and the age of literacy…
I’m not quite sure how this fits in, but I thought it was interesting: In 1989, Elizabeth Webby wrote: “As the end of the twentieth century approaches, it becomes apparent that the nineteenth was the great age of the written … Continue reading
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Emergent Literacy
“As young children experience quality literature at home or in early childhood education settings, they begin to identify objects in illustrations, and become familiar with how books are organized.”[1] As a result, “By the time most children reach the age … Continue reading
Computer technology and the workforce
“Many see a familiarity with computer technology as a prerequisite for a successful career.”[1] [1] P2 Alison Armstrong and Charles Casement (c2000) The Child and the Machine; how computers put our children’s education at risk. Robins lane Press: Beltsville, Maryland.
Nice quote – on looking differently at the world
“treat every shadow on the wall as a storyboard” Ref: xix Jessica Teich and Brandel France de Bravo (2001) Trees make the best mobiles; simple ways to raise your child in a complex world. St Martin’s Griffin. New York.
Time to think
“Don’t be afraid to tell your child you need some time to think. Otherwise, you risk sputtering out the first, furious words that come to mind…” Ref: 146 Jessica Teich and Brandel France de Bravo (2001) Trees make the best mobiles; … Continue reading
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