Teacher-Researcher Writing Day
The Teacher-Researchers recently had a day on University of Melbourne campus where they focused on writing articles about their experience on the project … More Teacher-Researcher Writing Day »
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Article in Pursuit about Teacher-Researchers Project
Academics at the Literary Education Lab have authored an article about the Teacher-Researchers Project for Pursuit: https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au/articles/the-enduring-cultural-cringe-about-teaching-australian-literature
Pilot Study Launch Event
On Wednesday 22 May 2019 the Teacher-Researchers pilot project was officially launched at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education. Hosted by Maxine McKew, the … More Pilot Study Launch Event »
Amy Brown’s reflections in the archive
I had trouble sleeping last night because my two-year-old’s nightmares woke me every couple of hours between midnight and five. In between comforting him, … More Amy Brown’s reflections in the archive »
Professor Phillip Mead on Australian Literary Studies
On the third day of the intensive, Professor Philip Mead led a discussion with teachers and members of the research team about current work … More Professor Phillip Mead on Australian Literary Studies »
Kacey Pelle’s Reflections in the archives
Why do we still study “the classics”? This is the question I pose my students whenever we’re about to tackle Shakespeare, or Dickens, or … More Kacey Pelle’s Reflections in the archives »
Associate Professor Larissa McLean Davies – Discussion on Text Selection
Text selection has been a key issue in subject English throughout its history and continues to be a pertinent and urgent consideration in contemporary … More Associate Professor Larissa McLean Davies – Discussion on Text Selection »
Professor Sue Martin on 19th Century Australian Literature and Archives
On Day Two of the Teacher-Researchers Pilot, Professor Sue Martin from La Trobe University gave an account of her research in the archive investigating: … More Professor Sue Martin on 19th Century Australian Literature and Archives »
Dr. Amanda Burritt on Object-Based Learning
On Day Two of the Pilot study of the Teacher-Researchers Project, Dr. Amanda Burritt, a historian and literacy educator led a discussion about object-based … More Dr. Amanda Burritt on Object-Based Learning »
Cameron Smith’s reflection in the archive
Visiting the University of Melbourne Archive Repository was an immersive experience. Going behind the scenes and walking through the shelves highlighted the extent of … More Cameron Smith’s reflection in the archive »