This article scrutinises pedagogical practices undergone in sexuality education as recorded with two intergenerational groups of former Australian schoolgirls. It discusses the surprising widespread use of the plastic, white, circumcised banana penis in sexuality education experienced by the younger group. The normalisation of the white,…

Describes approximately 15 hours of activities in the Sellicks Beach Area suitable for high school students interested in studying sedimentary and structural geology, geomorphology, and human land use patterns. (CP)

Surveys Australian states regarding the use of Australian Science Education Project (ASEP) materials in the public junior secondary schools. (MLH)

Describes chemistry programs in four Australian secondary schools. (CP)

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)

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

This resource review aims mainly at providing the conceptual basis of the School Mathematics Project (S.M.P.) so that teachers can make informed decisions regarding its use. The review is divided into three main parts: (1) a brief introduction to S.M.P. materials and philosophy; (2) reports from six Queensland (Australia) state high schools using…

Forty-six seventh grade science classes in Australia were tested before and after using Australian Science Education Project (ASEP) curriculum units. Significant improvements were found for 15 of 17 educational objectives related to inquiry skills and attitudes. (MLH)

Reviews five of a series of 19 games from Longman Science Games Series, Longman, Australia. The games are appropriate for junior and senior high students. (CP)

Outlines the Salter's approach to teaching and learning science at the Junior Secondary level by showing how the phenomenon of fire is treated in curriculum materials. Discusses contents of the teachers' guide, student texts, and assessment pack. Gives an evaluation of the usefulness of the approach in the Australian context. (Author/MKR)

Describes the results of a report based on a questionnaire and survey conducted on the problems associated with the supply of essential biological materials to secondary schools and suggestions as to how they might be solved. (BR)

This book examines the changes that have occurred in the teaching of English in recent years, especially in England and Australia, and attempts to arrive at a new conception of what it means to teach English. Divided into seven parts, this book explores English as a language activity; defines English in terms of what it is and what it is not;…

Reviews the introductions of Match and Mismatch materials into Australian schools. (SL)

Reports on this recently developed program which is a single subject alternative to physics and chemistry. In the program, the interrelationships of science and technology are examined. Teaching methodologies and instructional materials are described. (CP)