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Encouraging ABC

Jun 12, 2015

Still a long way to go but things are looking a little more optimistic: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-13/indigenous-reading-improves-under-naplan/5156596?section=nt  

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HAR app on Google play

Jun 1, 2015

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our first app, adding another activity for beginner readers,  developed by Timothy Butler! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.memorycard.game  

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R Swayo singing Honey Ant Readers' nana dig

HAR Songs and Rhymes in Action

Dec 17, 2014

  Inspiring teacher Rosemary Swao, makes learning interactive, interesting and exciting.

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Kathy Wiseman with baby board books

New Indigenous Language HAR Baby Board Books

Dec 15, 2014

We’re so excited about our colourful new Honey Ant Readers Baby Board books in 6 Aboriginal languages. A HUGE thank you to multi-lingual Kathy Wiseman for her generous help and the invaluable advice she has given to HARs this year, particularly on Aboriginal English. Thanks to ILF for all their support.

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Honey Ants Readers at ANZCIES Conference

Honey Ant Readers at ANZCIES Conference

Dec 9, 2014

Our Honey Ant Readers stand at the ANZCIES conference manned by HAR’s IT Timmy Butler, who worked hard on developing further interactive digital resources between sharing ideas with friendly delegates.

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ANZCIES Conference Margaret James with Marion Kickett

Marg with Indigenous Associate Professor Marion Kickett

Dec 5, 2014

So much to talk, to learn and to laugh about – Marg enjoys sharing ideas, and hearing life-changing true recounts from the well known and inspiring academic leader, Associate Prof Marion Kickett (Indigenous Learning Design). Amongst many other things – Noongar Elder, nurse, researcher – the dynamic Prof Kickett assists and leads staff in how…

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HARs Margaret James at ANZCIES Conference 2014

Marg Presents to Engaged Audience at ANZCIES Conference

Dec 2, 2014

Fabulous conference! We are comparative education converts! Marg enjoyed presenting to a wonderfully interactive audience at ANZCIES, including many highly respected Indigenous academic voices such as Associate Professor Gary Thomas (QUT), Dr Peter Anderson,(Monash) Dr Marion Kickett,(Curtin) Dr Claire Andersen (UTAS) and the Solomon Islands delegation- in Brisbane on Friday. ‘Most resources imposed on Indigenous…

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Margaret James with well-known Professor (+ Associate Dean for Global Programs ) Carlos Alberto Torres from UCLA

Marg with Professor (+ Associate Dean for Global Programs) Carlos Alberto Torres from UCLA

Dec 1, 2014

Marg (at ANZCIES conference) was thrilled to meet Professor (+ Associate Dean for Global Programs ) Carlos Alberto Torres from UCLA, President, of the World Council for Comparative Education Societies and Founder of the Paulo Freire Institute, UCLA. In his inspiring and thought provoking keynote address he asks and answers the question: ‘What should the…

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HARs Margaret James to present at ANZCIES 2014

Nov 26, 2014

Margaret is honoured to be presenting at The 42nd Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Comparative and International Education Society, being held at QUT in Brisbane from 26 to 28 November. She is greatly looking forward to meeting like-minded delegates from around the world, and especially from many of our close neighbours.

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