by John Catania | Dec 5, 2019 | Behaviour Management, Classroom, For Parents, For Teachers
The series explores a social model called intergenerational learning; bringing kindergarten children together with the elderly at an aged care centre. Together these ‘bookend’ generations play games, compete in sports teams, read and engage in other fun and...
by John Catania | Aug 26, 2019 | For Parents, For Teachers, Health, Mental Health
A report by the Queensland Family and Child Commission reveals that suicide was the leading non-natural cause of death in children from 2016-17. From the five years to June 2017, 112 Queensland children took their lives. In April 2019, the ABC reported a 12-year-old...
by John Catania | Aug 21, 2019 | Behaviour Management, Classroom, For Teachers
If a child is showing signs of distress, we can support them by being a caring, non-judgmental person to trust; they may feel comfortable to open up about sensitive issues such as family conflict, parental struggles, friendship issues, bullying, self-worth and...
by John Catania | Aug 16, 2019 | Classroom, Curriculum, For Teachers
CQ University home economics lecturer Dr Jay Deagon has slammed the decision; asserting the myriad educational aspects inherent in teaching cooking to children. Cooking develops maths skills, comprehension and reading, listening skills and problem-solving –...
by John Catania | Aug 3, 2019 | 10 Quick Questions A Day, Classroom, Lizard Learning, Old Posts, Teacher Empowerment, Teaching
BLOG TEACHING WITH A DISABILITY John Catania I was born with a disability called Spina Bifida and have used a wheelchair all my life. Disability has challenged my resolve; equally, it provides tremendous gifts and unique perspective on life. Working as a...
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