Author Archives: calebpattinson

It is commonly accepted that numeracy is an essential part to any education experience. Lamb (1997) suggests that the life success of a student can be determined by their performance in Year 10 numeracy. Of course this is only one variable in a life ever impacted by a changing world. To develop a unit ofContinue reading “Mathematical Units”

Van de Klink (2017) et al. opens the introduction of a journal article with, ‘There is growing recognition that teacher educators can only continue to act as professionals if they are engaged in further professional development throughout their entire career.’1 It is a fascinating article that discusses the lack of comparison of teacher development worldwide,Continue reading “A Curriculum Map”

Recently in community there was the launch of a dictionary that translates words in a local dialect into English definitions. As an event, it brought together the worlds of education, politics and community. It was a fantastic opportunity to engage with parents and community. A community approach to education can be powerful. When we considerContinue reading “Learning a Local Language”

In a room filled with thousands of teachers, you will inevitably find robust, philosophical debate over the best and most effective teaching pedagogy. It is in this space that ideas are challenged, conventions drawn upon and new strategies born. The Read Write Inc. describes itself as, “a rigorous program for F–6 that is proven toContinue reading “Exploring Pedagogy”

A late mentor through my days at University once told me that, “while teachers may not save lives, they change them.” I still carry these words forwards and use them to underpin my teaching philosophy. Education is one of the most powerful things we know as a society. When we frame the importance of educationContinue reading “An Education Journey”