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Discover how students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) think and learn differently in this groundbreaking guide for educators. Drawing from extensive research and firsthand accounts, On the Same Wavelength: Neurodiversity, Memory, Learning, and the Autism Spectrum introduces the innovative Thinking, Memory, and Learning Framework (TML), empowering teachers to become cross-cultural interpreters between neurotypical and neurodivergent minds. Through a unique blend of neuroscience, psychology and lived experience, this book challenges traditional teaching approaches and offers practical insights for creating hospitable learning environments that honour cognitive diversity. Whether you're a classroom teacher, school leader or education professional, you'll gain valuable tools for understanding and supporting students with ASD, while learning how to build bridges between different ways of thinking and learning. This essential resource transforms complex research into actionable strategies for inclusive education.

In Thriving Together, seasoned educator David Kolpak presents a comprehensive blueprint for revolutionising wellbeing in schools. Drawing from over 30 years of experience across various educational roles, Kolpak offers practical strategies for creating flourishing environments where both staff and students can thrive. This timely guide challenges the traditional approach to student behaviour management, instead advocating for a holistic understanding of wellbeing that encompasses mental, emotional and physical health. Grounded in positive psychology and enriched by insights from leading experts in the field, this book provides educators with actionable frameworks for embedding wellbeing into school culture. From implementing trauma-informed practices to fostering gratitude and resilience, Kolpak's guidance is both practical and profound. Whether you're a classroom teacher seeking to enhance your own wellbeing toolkit or a school leader aiming to cultivate a more positive school culture, Thriving Together offers invaluable strategies for creating sustainable change in educational communities.

Too Quirky, Too Quick, 2E: Twice Exceptional Gifted Students edited by Dr Susan Nikakis and Rhiannon Lowrey, brings together leading experts in gifted education to unravel the complex world of twice-exceptional (2e) students – remarkable learners who possess both giftedness and learning difficulties. This authoritative volume challenges traditional educational paradigms, offering fresh insights into how 2e students navigate the dual realms of giftedness and neurodiversity, whilst providing evidence-based approaches for their identification and support within Australian educational contexts. Drawing from a rich tapestry of expertise and real-world case studies, the contributors present practical strategies for embracing the unique qualities of 2e learners. The book champions a strengths-based approach to education, moving beyond conventional assessment methods to create inclusive learning environments. Through its collaborative insights from specialists across the field, this essential resource equips educators with the knowledge and tools to help twice-exceptional students flourish in our classrooms today.

Drawing from years of hands-on experience in early childhood education, this essential guide arrives at a crucial time when research increasingly shows the first five years of a child's life fundamentally shape their future development and wellbeing. Written by seasoned professionals who have navigated the complexities of early childhood education, the book provides educators with practical strategies for creating truly inclusive learning environments. Rather than offering a simplistic checklist of solutions, the authors, Jane Warren and Blake Stewart, share evidence-based approaches and real-world insights that empower educators to develop thoughtful, individualised approaches to inclusive teaching. At its heart, this book embraces the fundamental principle that every child deserves to be recognised, and celebrated for who they are, while acknowledging the unique challenges educators face in supporting children with disabilities, developmental delays and neurodivergence. The authors provide concrete tools for professional development, family engagement, and creating environments where diversity is genuinely celebrated. Each chapter builds on this foundation with specific strategies, reflection questions and useful templates, making this an indispensable resource for both newcomers to inclusive education and experienced practitioners looking to enhance their practice.

This book has been designed to support you as you begin experimenting with Project Based Learning (PBL) in your English classroom. Trying out something new in the classroom is always a daunting experience because feedback on success or failure is immediate. The great thing about PBL is that it is creative for both the teacher and the student, and that means that experimentation, and sometimes failure, is a natural part of the process. The methodology of PBL is relevant to areas other than English – it can be used in a range of subjects, with many projects actually integrating more than one subject across the curriculum.This book has been structured into three distinct parts, designed to help you feel supported in your PBL journey. PART ONE: The What, Why and How of Project Based LearningThe first part of the book provides you with some background information about the nature and purpose of PBL, as well as outlining key strategies to ensure a successful and enjoyable learning experience for you and your students. This section also includes a discussion of how assessment works in PBL, as well as the relationship between PBL and the Australian Curriculum’s General Capabilities. PART TWO: Sample ProjectsThe second part of the book provides you with a selection of sample projects suitable for students in Years 7 and 8. You will be pleasantly surprised that a lot of the activities in this section look familiar – that’s because PBL is about taking the best teaching strategies and re-purposing them. The difference with PBL is that it empowers students to see a purpose for their learning beyond the classroom and to feel confident that they know where they are headed while they move through the project process. PART THREE: Additional ResourcesThe third part of the book is full of extra resources to help you design and run your own engaging projects for your English classes. DOWNLOAD the reproducibles here.

This book has been designed to support you as you begin experimenting with Project Based Learning (PBL) in your English classroom. Trying out something new in the classroom is always a daunting experience because feedback on success or failure is immediate. The great thing about PBL is that it is creative for both the teacher and the student, and that means that experimentation, and sometimes failure, is a natural part of the process. The methodology of PBL is relevant to areas other than English – it can be used in a range of subjects, with many projects actually integrating more than one subject across the curriculum. This book has been structured into three distinct parts, designed to help you feel supported in your PBL journey. PART ONE: The What, Why and How of Project Based LearningThe first part of the book provides you with some background information about the nature and purpose of PBL, as well as outlining key strategies to ensure a successful and enjoyable learning experience for you and your students. This section also includes a discussion of how assessment works in PBL, as well as the relationship between PBL and the Australian Curriculum’s General Capabilities. PART TWO: Sample ProjectsThe second part of the book provides you with a selection of sample projects suitable for students in Years 9 and 10. You will be pleasantly surprised that a lot of the activities in this section look familiar – that’s because PBL is about taking the best teaching strategies and re-purposing them. The difference with PBL is that it empowers students to see a purpose for their learning beyond the classroom and to feel confident that they know where they are headed while they move through the project process. PART THREE: Additional ResourcesThe third part of the book is full of extra resources to help you design and run your own engaging projects for your English classes.

What started as a typical weekend took an unexpected turn when the author suffered a paralysing panic attack on a busy Sunshine Coast motorway. Spiralling into emotional chaos, but desperate to protect her professional life, she hid her illness. As her mental health declined, she got lost in a secret that became harder to tell. Teachers Cry Too explores a teacher's harrowing journey through the emptiness of fear, isolation and shame, and the realisation that the career she blamed for making her sick, also had the power to pull her out of the abyss. Offering a deeply personal insight into the teaching profession, this is a story of heart, hope and the willingness to fall. Because it is in falling that we find our strength-and give others permission to find theirs.

Using Linguistic Lenses to Journey into Words provides teachers with a transformative instructional framework to enhance word study teaching in their classroom. This book introduces the concept of four Linguistic Lenses - Phonology, Orthography, Morphology and Etymology - offering teachers and school leaders a comprehensive approach to supporting students in navigating the perceived complexities of the English language, boosting literacy levels and enhancing skills in reading comprehension, writing and spelling. By merging linguistic research with practical teaching strategies and real-world classroom examples, teachers will be equipped with the tools to teach word analysis effectively. In today's world, where language serves as a gateway to global knowledge exchange, empowering teachers with effective strategies is crucial for nurturing our future leaders. Authored by a teacher, for teachers, it is time to come together to explore the science, truth and logic of our English spelling system.

Unlock the potential of every learner with The Learning Classroom, an essential resource for every educator that explores innovative strategies to make learning not only visible but also impactful and engaging for learners. Dive into the science of how students learn and discover how to implement evidence-based visible learning strategies that empower students to take ownership of their educational journey. Through insightful exploration of feedback mechanisms, self-reflection practices, and formative assessment, this book provides practical tools to enhance the learning experience for all. Whether you're an educator seeking to elevate your teaching practice or a school leader aiming to foster a culture of continuous improvement, The Learning Classroom offers a roadmap to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. With actionable insights and real-world examples, this book will inspire you to amplify your students' voices, share their successes, and cultivate meaningful learning experiences that last a lifetime.  Join the movement towards a more transparent, collaborative, and impactful classroom – where learning is not just an event but a shared journey toward excellence.

In an era when schools are drowning in a plethora of latest strategies, compliance measures, and endless data demands, they find themselves constantly chasing the next new thing while struggling to keep teaching and learning as their number one priority. Dr William DeJean is offering a new way forward that these times are calling for. Rather than adding to schools' already full plates, this book cuts through the noise to reveal a simple yet powerful system that helps schools streamline all their teaching and learning efforts, take on new knowledge with ease, and stay laser-focused on making learning stick for everyone. Whether you're a principal, instructional coach or part of a school's leadership team, DeJean doesn't just show you what to do – he shows you how to do it. The result? A new way forward for schools without the overwhelm.   Finally, a book that not only showed me what to do to make my school great, it showed me how to do it! This book brings together and creates one whole system we can introduce into our schools that can keep us focused on the main game – learning.Genevieve Simson

Towards Culturally Appropriate Behaviour Support: Teacher Attitudes and Strategies to Support Australian Indigenous Students delves into the pressing issue of understanding and responding to student behaviour, with a focus on Indigenous students. Drawing from over two decades of teaching experience, Dr Linda Llewellyn explores the unique challenges faced in classrooms and the stark reality of disproportionate suspensions and exclusions of Indigenous students. This book is grounded in the author's firsthand experiences and extensive research, providing insights into the cultural differences that significantly impact teaching effectiveness. Featuring excerpts from interviews with Indigenous teachers, teacher aides, liaison officers and family members, the book highlights the crucial role of understanding and respect in creating supportive learning environments. At the heart of the book are the TASSAIS Themes (Teacher Attitudes and Strategies to Support Australian Indigenous Students), a set of attitudes and strategies developed through rigorous research and collaboration with Indigenous communities. These themes offer practical guidance on building strong teacher-student relationships, understanding cultural contexts, and implementing effective pedagogical and behavioural strategies. By emphasising the importance of self-reflection and cultural awareness, the author provides a comprehensive framework for educators to enhance their teaching practices and foster equitable educational outcomes for Indigenous students.

In this profound coming-of-age tale, a boy and an enigmatic older mentor embark on a mysterious journey that will test the limits of trust, wisdom and self-discovery. Through their philosophical dialogues about belonging, purpose and what it means to find one's place in the world, readers are invited to explore life's essential questions. Written with teenage boys in mind, this thoughtful adventure weaves together the practical challenges of a physical journey with deeper reflections on what it means to grow into manhood, balancing wonder and work, fun and responsibility, in a story that speaks directly to young minds on the cusp of their own life journeys.