A new nationwide study into the teaching of reading in Australia’s primary school classrooms has been launched to “cut through the noise of media narratives” and “uncover the authentic experiences, challenges, and triumphs faced in Australian schools”.
The inaugural survey, conducted by the Primary English Teaching Association Australia (PETAA), will examine current pedagogical practices, instructional strategies, and resources used by primary school teachers, to build an accurate state of the nation when it comes to the teaching of reading.
It is hoped that the final report will serve as an essential resource for teachers, schools, and policymakers, providing evidence-based recommendations and insights to enhance literacy education across Australia.
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Associate Professor Helen Adam, PETAA President and Researcher at the School of Education, Edith Cowan University, is leading the study.