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by Geoff Vaughan
Fri May 20, 2022 4:15 pm
Forum: Parent Forum
Topic: 'ICAN' present lovely ideas and great advice for developing communication
Replies: 1
Views: 35425

Re: 'ICAN' present lovely ideas and great advice for developing communication

It is a really great site - I have now had a chance to explore it in more detail. Full of really good, practical advice for parents. A must visit!
by Geoff Vaughan
Mon Apr 11, 2022 2:09 pm
Forum: Helpful Documents & Practical Resources for Busy Teachers & Parents
Topic: Fabulous and helpful videos
Replies: 1
Views: 22974

Re: Fabulous and helpful videos

Thank you for starting this forum thread Debbie. I just knew that this great video by Anita Archer needed to be shared when I viewed it. She explains the importance of instruction so clearly and with such understanding of teaching and learning. I am sure all teachers will really benefit from this vi...
by Geoff Vaughan
Sat Mar 26, 2022 7:52 am
Forum: Research and Recommended Reading
Topic: Canada: Ontario Human Rights Commission 'Right to Read' inquiry findings
Replies: 2
Views: 21580

Re: Canada: Ontario Human Rights Commission 'Right to Read' inquiry findings

Yesterday I attended the virtual symposium for the #RightToRead findings by the OHRC and hosted by IDAOntario. It really was an incredible symposium with a whole array of fantastic speakers, all passionate about how to implement change for all in Ontario (and beyond). It seems to me that the interna...
by Geoff Vaughan
Tue Mar 08, 2022 7:00 am
Forum: Around the World: News and Events
Topic: Canada: Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) 'Right to Read' inquiry findings
Replies: 5
Views: 27067

Re: Canada: Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) 'Right to Read' inquiry findings

It is extremely welcome and encouraging to see and read this report. There has been a huge amount of work done to get change such as this recognised. I do hope this leads to real improvement and outcomes for all learners.
by Geoff Vaughan
Thu Jan 07, 2021 12:20 pm
Forum: Helpful Documents & Practical Resources for Busy Teachers & Parents
Topic: Coronavirus lockdown free resources - please feel free to add to this thread
Replies: 4
Views: 40682

Re: Coronavirus lockdown free resources - please feel free to add to this thread

This may be included in an earlier bundle of suggestions that I linked to on twitter but I really recommend the British Library Learning site: https://www.bl.uk/learning/families-and-community-groups It is packed full of activities, stories, creative tasks and all round learning that will help so mu...
by Geoff Vaughan
Sat Dec 12, 2020 3:08 pm
Forum: Research and Recommended Reading
Topic: Differing ideologies - a few quotes supplied by Dr Kerry Hempenstall
Replies: 1
Views: 10036

Re: Differing ideologies - a few quotes supplied by Dr Kerry Hempenstall

These are very useful and important quotations covering a range of approaches to education/instruction.
by Geoff Vaughan
Thu Dec 10, 2020 4:58 pm
Forum: Around the World: News and Events
Topic: Aus, NSW: 'Phonics check to be compulsory as minister declares reading wars won'
Replies: 7
Views: 16843

Re: Aus, NSW: 'Phonics check to be compulsory as minister declares reading wars won'

You reference two extremely significant figures in Australian and international advocacy for improving literacy. It is a great news interview by Jennifer.
by Geoff Vaughan
Mon Dec 07, 2020 5:47 pm
Forum: Around the World: News and Events
Topic: Aus, NSW: 'Phonics check to be compulsory as minister declares reading wars won'
Replies: 7
Views: 16843

Re: Aus, NSW: 'Phonics check to be compulsory as minister declares reading wars won'

Isn't it fascinating how there needs to be so much convincing to be done to move away from the balanced literacy approach. For me, it seems like the most common barrier or disagreement to systematic synthetic phonics provision is that there is so much more to reading. Who ever said there was not? Bu...
by Geoff Vaughan
Wed Dec 02, 2020 9:16 am
Forum: Around the World: News and Events
Topic: Eng: Ofsted inspectorate report Pupils 'lost' to 'legacy of poor phonics teaching'
Replies: 6
Views: 15664

Re: Eng: Ofsted inspectorate report Pupils 'lost' to 'legacy of poor phonics teaching'

It is interesting in the Ofsted findings about still stuck schools that expertise is mentioned clearly. I would advocate that being a member and contributor here is an extremely beneficial way of improving expertise. It has certainly helped me immeasurably.