The power of close, repeated reading: Why our brains crave a reread
The power of close, repeated reading: Why our brains crave a reread
September 29, 2021
By: Jan Bryan, EdD, Vice President, Renaissance Our brains thrive on repeated experiences. This explains why we seek to watch the same movies again and again and re-read favourite books. According to [...]
Using Accelerated Reader Quizzes as Teaching Resources
Using Accelerated Reader Quizzes as Teaching Resources
September 29, 2021
By: Zora Zaric Reading is a skill and as with every skill, it requires not just instruction, but practice. Regular users of Accelerated Reader (AR) will be familiar with Reading Practice [...]
Incorporating Literacy in Mathematics Using Newman’s Prompts
Incorporating Literacy in Mathematics Using Newman’s Prompts
September 29, 2021
By: Anita McMahon Just like oil and vinegar, it has been believed that mathematics and literacy do not mix. The use of mathematical word [...]
Book Week – Top 10 Renaissance Book Titles
Book Week – Top 10 Renaissance Book Titles
August 24, 2021
By: Jovana Cupac Another year, another exciting book week! Book Week run by The Children’s Book Council of Australia, is a week where schools [...]
Identifying Student Performance in NAPLAN
Identifying Student Performance in NAPLAN
April 14, 2021
By: Zora Zaric & Jay Wheatley Assessment is a crucial aspect of the teaching and learning cycle. Throughout teacher education, it is a focal point in all subjects with one often dedicated solely to the assessment of students. In the [...]
Using Intrinsic & Extrinsic Motivation to Motivate Students.
Using Intrinsic & Extrinsic Motivation to Motivate Students.
April 9, 2021
By: Jovana Cupac Have you ever stood in front of your class and watched, being able to identify the exact point at which a particular student ‘zones out’ and starts drifting off into the sunset? Keeping students focused and engaged [...]
Variables in the Science Classroom
Variables in the Science Classroom
April 9, 2021
By: Anita McMahon As a Renaissance Coach, I work with literacy and numeracy … a lot! In my professional development sessions, I work with teachers from all subject areas and in my own experiences, teaching Secondary Science, I found that [...]
Keys to Creating a Successful Classroom in 2021
Keys to Creating a Successful Classroom in 2021
February 9, 2021
It’s that time again! The sound of the alarm clock is back, time to get up and get ready for school! The desks have been cleaned and the classroom is ready to welcome in a new set of students! Can [...]
