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[Anonymous]

Hi, Msietzia

It is always difficult to cope with the different needs of mixed ability classes- especially when they are large.

I am currently working towards a Doctor of Education examining practical implementation of the Australian Curriculum and I do hope you respond to my survey when I get it up on the site- either later this year or early next year.

I’m a big fan of Peter Seixas (as many people know) and can recommend his Big Six book which has great ideas //www.nelson.com/thebigsix/components.html I can also recommend Russel Tarr’s //www.amazon.com/History-Teaching-Toolbox-Practical-strategies/dp/1508512051. Both are worth buying.

I agree it would be useful to be able to share resources- No doubt many of us have great stuff on various Depth Studies. Perhaps it would be possible to create a section in this Members area to post shared resources? I’ll bring it up at our next executive meeting. If not, I’m sure we can find a way to set up a sharing portal. I’m setting up my own web site soon to better share my own resources.

Finally- thanks for taking the time o comment. You may also like to jin the QHTA Discussion Group – while not restricted to QHTA Members, it is a great place to share requests for ideas. We have experienced teachers and academics on the list as well as QCSSA members. Go to google groups, search for qhta discussion group and ask to join. The link I get is //groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/qhta-discussion-group It may look different to you, though. If it doesn’t work for you. Perhaps send an email to QHTA and I’ll use your email to invite you.

It is great to hear your enthusiasm! I’m sure you are doing a great job. Hope to see you at the Conference in September

Sue Burvill-Shaw