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Practising for the NAPLAN writing test
The chief executive of the Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority is reported as saying that randomised writing tasks will be used in future to deter schools from excessive (NAPLAN) practice for the NAPLAN tests (“NAPLAN pain in the arts”, 5 May).
In the past, schools have known in advance what type of writing - narrative or persuasive - students will be required to produce in the 40 minute writing component. While no doubt well intentioned, keeping the text type a secret (the move) is quite likely to see schools devote even more time to practice so that all possibilities are covered.
The fundamental problem is that the NAPLAN tests have been made (are) high stakes for schools.
Until that changes, the program will continue to do more harm than (it will) good to the overall education of the country’s young people.
Garry Collins
President, Australian Association for the Teaching of English (AATE)
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Author: Garry Collins, AATE President
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Short Stories - Year 11Emma Monfries and Kiri Lucas will present some practical activities and observations from Unit 2: Texts and Culture. With these activities, students can conceptualise in concrete ways the relationship between place and culture, for example, through layered maps, and to convey this in texts such as short stories. Students can a... |
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An Afternoon with Christine HillsThe Darling Downs Branch will present an Afternoon with Christine Hills and the Collins Writing Program on Wednesday, 26 February, 2020. Afternoon tea will be served from 3:15 to 3:45 pm. This workshop will allow teachers and school leaders an opportunity to: Explore elements of grammar that are central to good writing and align w... |
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March Seminar 2020: Diving Deep into StoryLiterature is the lifeblood of the English classroom and we all endeavour to make our classrooms creative spaces, helping students to experience the pleasures of responding to and creating literature. This seminar will explore diverse ideas related to creativity in English. The keynote address will be presented by Assoc. Professor Kim Wil... |
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Tony Hytch presentsTony will present a session on getting students assessment ready for Essential English. Further details are on the flyer.
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Early Career Conference 2020: Diving Deep into TeachingThis event for teachers in their first firve years of teaching and those who are new to the teaching of English will submerge you in a new, colourful, and enchanting world where you can engage with your peers. it is also a 'not to be missed' event for preservice teachers. For those who are interested in offering a presentati... |
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