A new book will be launched at CQUniversity next week explaining the key issues holding back progress in Australian education.
‘Bunyips in the Classroom: The 10 Changes’, by Dr Susan Galletly doesn’t just suggest changes, it also provides logical practical solutions.
As the book states, Australia has too many struggling readers, excessive child and teacher workload, and teaching and learning are inappropriately pressured.
“While many other nations enjoy highly effective education, Australia has ongoing low literacy and academic achievement,” said Dr Galletly.
“We need the 10 changes for transforming Australian education.
“This is a conversation Australia has to have.
“Our children, teachers and nation are struggling.
“Our classrooms are full of bunyips.”
Dr Galletly is a Mackay-based literacy-development and learning-difficulties specialist and researcher, who is also a speech-language pathologist and teacher.
She draws strongly from both research and practice in discussions in the book and compares a bunyip in the classroom to ‘the elephant in the room’.
“An elephant in the room is a big embarrassing issue everyone is aware of, which is deliberately not mentioned,” she said.
“A bunyip in the room is a big issue people aren’t aware of, which is extremely obvious and thus embarrassing once highlighted and acknowledged.
“Currently, Australian education is full of bunyips.”
Dr Galletly’s insights are shrewd, insightful, practical and positive, exploring education bunyips, the 10 changes and Australia’s need for them.
The book is an entertaining and easy read for those interested in education, including teachers, parents and academics.
“Bunyips in the Classroom: The 10 Changes” is out now, available for purchase at all major online retailers in both paperback and e-book format.
The book will be officially launched at CQUniversity Ooralea Campus, on Wednesday, October 19 at 4:15pm.
All are welcome to attend the book launch and are invited to RSVP at Dr Susan Galletly’s website www.susangalletly.com.au.
“We need the 10 changes for transforming Australian education,” Dr Galletly said.
“This is a conversation Australia has to have.”
WHAT: ‘Bunyips in the Classroom: The 10 Changes’ Book Launch
WHERE: CQUniversity Ooralea Campus Library
WHEN: Wednesday 19 October 2022, 4:15pm to 6:15pm
RSVP: www.susangalletly.com.au
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