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April 2008

Meeting the needs of country Teachers

The Centre for the Analysis of Educational Futures has devised a multi-workshop program specifically for primary teachers in country schools. To view the entire article, click here.

Building Networks of Best Practice

Lesley Henderson, Lecturer in Gifted Education and Educational Psychology in the School of Education, brought together the coordinators of Gifted Education for a one day conference titled “Building Networks of Best Practice”.

The conference, which was held at Immanuel College, aimed to establish a network of leadership for Gifted Education within South Australian Schools, share ideas about best practice and collaboratively document ideas about best practice and resources for Gifted Education.

Lesley plans to use the proceeds from the conference to publish a resource book for Gifted Education co-ordinators.

Visualising Language Learning Conference

In celebration of the United Nations' International Year of Languages, the Flinders University Languages Education Research Group is holding a one day conference titled Visualising Language Learning. To view the entire article, click here.

March 2008

A Play - A Satire - A Social Experiment: Educating Fronnie at the Fringe

So, should the primary purpose of education be preparing a workforce, furthering social justice, imparting moral values, or promoting individual fulfilment? Thanks to Paul Jewell’s Adelaide Fringe play Educating Fronnie, the choice is up to you.   You can view the entire article by clicking here.   Paul received extremely good attendances at both performances of Educating Fronnie. "I'm still counting the votes, but the child centrered "Chris Childs" is the winner. The whole exercise has been very successful, with interesting data to be analysed and published , hopefully later this year."

Paul Jewell with cast members

January 2008

Ngunyawaiendi Terthoappendi (Play to Educate)

On 21st January 2008, the Flinders University School of Education Physical Education Research Group will host the 1st Asia Pacific Sport in Education Conference. To view the entire article, click here.

October 2007

Forging links to ensure Positive Educational Futures in North and South
On Monday 29th October, an event to recognise research links between Educational Futures at Flinders University and the South Australian Department of Education and Children's Services will be held at Sage Restaurant at Flinders University. To view the entire article, click here.

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