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Jana Harcharek, an Inupiaq woman making a significant difference
Jana Harcharek, an inspiring Inupiaq woman from Alaska who works with teachers to design curricula which reflects Inupiaq models of learning and knowing – opening up Indigenous pathways for learning and teaching. Wow if only we could achieve a similar outcome in Australia for our Aboriginal and TI learners! HARs Margaret can’t wait to visit…
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Margaret James meets inspiring Adbi Aden
What a joy to listen to Adbi Aden, author of ‘Shining’, in his interview at Byron Bay Writer’s Festival. Despite his horrific story of survival as he escaped from Somalia during the war, he is an inspiring role-model on the importance of keeping a positive attitude. He had his audience in stitches of laughter.
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Meeting the authors at Byron Bay Writer’s Festival!
HAR Marg had a wonderful day at Byron Bay Writers Festival meeting some terrific authors and listening to very interesting interviews and debates. A great forum for everyone interested in reading and writing! Eben Venter, author of ‘Wolf, Wolf’ and Russell Eldridge, author of ‘Harry Mac’.
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Encouragement from Victorian Elders
We heartily thank the very inspiring Elders, Aunty Irene and Aunty Kella from Sheparton, for their encouragement. They called Margaret to thank her for the work she is doing in helping Aboriginal children to learn to read. They saw the NITV program in which Margaret is teaching Standard English grammar to excited children in the…
Read MoreAboriginal English vs Standard Australian English: Year 5/6 Teacher
I’ve thought of another way in which the HAR can be used in class. It worked brilliantly this afternoon. Here is a reflection of the lesson informally. Main Objectives of the lesson: 1. To assist students in appreciating/recognising the differences between Aboriginal English and Standard Australian English. 2. To recognise where the differences are and…
Read MoreNew series of HARs for Mandarin Speakers underway
Dear Readers, We are delighted to share the exciting news of a new set of Readers currently being for Mandarin speakers learning to read in English.
Read MoreWonderful Tiwi College
Honey Ants Readers (HARs) author, Marg James has recently been on the road travelling hundreds of kilometres to visit schools around the country that are using the readers in their literacy programs. Marg was thrilled to have the opportunity to return to one of her favourite schools, Tiwi College on Melville Island, the biggest of…
Read MoreTim Fairfax congratulates Margaret James alumni winner
Tim Fairfax, Chancellor of QUT congratulates Faculty of Education 2012 Outstanding Alumni Award Winner, Margaret James, on her keynote address at QUT Faulty of Education graduation….
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