Bøger udgivet af Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)

Phillip Hughes recounts the experiences of a number of well known Australians with their teachers. Everyone has memories of their teachers some good, some not so good This book shows the influence that teachers may have on people in Australia.

Investigates the characteristics of generation Y, or the Millennial Generation, and points out what all teachers need to know about working with this generation of students.

Examines the issues raised by the ACER Research Conference 2005. Analyses conference papers, distils essence of conference 'conversations' and contextualises them in the light of Australian and international literature.

Provides a wealth of practical ideas for building children's decoding skills by teaching letter-sound relationships, blending words, word building and multi-syllable words.

This guide will help parents understand how their child learns and what they can do to make learning happen as easily and effectively as possible, regardless of the child's natural strengths and weaknesses. It provides what parents want to know about their child's preschool development.

Looks at the mathematics of theme parks.

The Action Literacy and Numeracy series focuses on teaching the basics of literacy and numeracy across the curriculum in middle and upper primary schools.

Describes how school principals can initiate and maintain programs and practices to develop the leadership potential of teachers in their school. This book explains the theory behind the concept of educational leadership and then, in a series of 'lessons', it tells the story of a school much admired for its leadership development.

Everyone enjoys playing games of one type or another, but do you know that you are often practising maths at the same time.

The workbook contains activities for students to practise basic skills developed in the corresponding unit of work from the Teacher Guide. These exercises are highlighted in the Teacher Guide with the icon for easy cross-reference. Each double page spread includes an explanation of an aspect of numeracy and exercises to develop specific skills.

Examines some of the great outdoor adventures on offer and how people can balance safety and challenge.

Uses a substantial dataset to map the dynamics of the youth labour market, and identify the factors that are important in securing full- time work.

An education leader is engaged in work that is difficult, complicated and, at times, risky. It calls for purposeful, and often daring activity. It is an undertaking that is coherent in intent and thrilling in execution. This is the experience of leaders at all levels, who have achieved success in the transformation of schools.

The workbook contains activities for students to practise basic skills developed in the corresponding unit of work from the Teacher Guide. These exercises are highlighted in the Teacher Guide with the icon for easy cross-reference.

Nowadays we find technology and learning in a perpetual relationship. The ideas and strategies presented are grounded in practical solutions to problems and issues identified in schools and higher education through several years of research.

Functional equations provides mathematics teachers with an introduction to elementary aspects of functional equations. These equations are linked to function in various topics of the senior secondary mathematics curriculum including transformations, identities difference equations and mathematical modelling.

This is designed to provide teachers, youth workers, social workers and counsellors with a structured, comprehensive program for helping adolescents develop resilience and coping skills to deal with common problems and situations. The program contains modules covering a range of topics, including getting along with others, getting help, etc.

Grammar provides a language to talk about language. As a mechanic needs naming words for the parts of an engine, so a student needs naming words for the components of speech and writing. This book provides those who learn or teach Grammar with these skills. It provides teachers with an armoury of learning strategies to use at various levels.

Shared Responsibility is a proven, positive approach to beating bullying in Australian schools. It looks after the needs of victims, enabling students to cope and survive in a competitive school environment, teaching them how to be and feel safe. The process has been trialled at a number of schools with positive results.

Promotes a work-life balance through a personal and practical program of self-leadership and includes a unique model that HR professionals and managers can also use as a structured professional and personal development program in any workplace.

Offers a unique and fascinating approach to sustainable development issues in developing countries. It focuses on educating the next generation of young people about environmental issues with water and forest management as major themes.

Mature aged students face many challenges as they try to balance study commitments with the demands of work and family. This book acknowledges the very personal journeys that mature aged take when they embark on university study.

After Abuse, indicates clearly, the the complex implications of childhood sexual abuse, in relation to adult mental health of the abused. It presents a model for abuse and specific help for health practitioners from different training persuasions.

A groundbreaking book based on research carried out in Australia by the author on the needs of children whose parents experience periods of mental illness. Other profesional contributors encompass areas such as the effects of mental illness on children; service provision for children and their parents; foster care and child protection.

A practical guide designed for all practitioners who work with children and their families which aims to provide concise, up-to-date information on children's problems.

A practical guide designed for all practitioners who work with children and their families which aims to provide concise, up-to-date information on children's problems.