As students grow and develop, schools should be able to respond and provide an appropriate education for them. Six continua are involved in the educational development of a student: organization of knowledge, source of curriculum ideas, purpose of curriculum, learning processes, role of the teacher, and role of the student. These continua can…

Discusses the introduction of languages other than English (LOTE) into primary schools in Australia, focusing on curriculum planning, classroom methodology, and student transition from primary to secondary language programs. Emphasizes the need to break down the barriers between primary and secondary second language instruction. (15 references)…

Recognizing the necessity of examining the needs of early adolescents and changing the focus of middle grades education in Australia, this report describes the findings from the Northcote Network of Schools, 8 primary and 2 secondary schools collaborating to develop continuity and coherence across grades 5 through 8. The paper outlines activities…