Discusses American, Australian, and British books used in junior and middle secondary levels in Australia. Describes how they are used in the classroom and mentions a few Australian works that American teachers might introduce to their classes. (EL)

This paper gives a synopsis of an extensive programme of case studies on real uses of computer-assisted learning (CAL) materials within UK engineering degree programmes. The programme was conducted between 2000 and 2003 and followed a questionnaire-based survey looking at CAL use in the UK and in Australia. The synopsis reveals a number of key…

This guide continues instruction of the three guides in SE 012 723 and of the two guides included in SE 012 724. Counting skills, appreciation of pattern and order, and understanding of place value are extended to numbers up to one million, and the associative, commutative and distributive laws are made explicit. Manipulation of equations is…

This discussion of non-book materials available in Australia for secondary instruction in urban geography emphasizes their suitability for conveying particular concepts as well as appropriateness at particular curricular levels. (JH)

Describes the vegetation and animals to be found in the Sturt Gorge area of South Australia. (JR)

A field camp was arranged to provide positive experiences in learning about the history, geography and ecology of an area. (PS)

Australian science educators discuss the contributions made to science teaching by the Australian Science Education Project (ASEP) in the first three years of its use. (MLH)

Traces the development of five information systems for exchanging information on instructional materials within the educational communities of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia, and examines how these information providers are responding to the challenges posed by changes deriving from national educational reform efforts.…

Outlines how a group of primary teachers developed a range of design briefs using textiles, and describes how students were taught explicit skills which enabled them to successfully solve the design tasks. (WRM)

The Centre for Advancement of Teaching at Macquarie University in Australia serves as an agency through which the University makes a contribution to increasing the effectiveness of teaching and learning at all levels: primary, secondary, and tertiary. To this end the Centre seeks to develop cooperation with the academic staff of the University,…

Presents an overview of the Chinese language teaching situation in Victoria, Australia. (KM)