Fine Print Winter 2003 - Contents

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Digging the facts: attention economics, information and new literacies
by Lynne Matheson with Colin Lankshear

The information revolution is swamping us. What is required is an ‘economics of attention’ whereby we can pick and choose amongst the overabundance of information.

From catechism to critical literacy: figuring out a challenging numeracy
by Betty Johnston

The mathematics education community should learn from the language and learning movement in Australia, and change the emphasis on the instrumental approach to one that creates a relational understanding.

Learning in Circles: closing the communications gap
by Louisa Ellum

Many young people with literacy problems or negative schooling experiences struggle to express themselves, and their confidence declines as a result. The Learning in Circles program helps young people harness their own and community resources to rectify this.

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Practical Matters
David Mackay talks about working with students who present behavioural challenges, and Sandra Hatzis shows how poetry is the ultimate use for words.

Open Forum
While the short module structure for the CGEA in Western Australia has been the source of debate, the curriculum is still strong enough to ensure maximum learning opportunities.

Foreign Correspondence
Stuart Barnes of St Luke’s advertising agency gives us the rationale for the controversial ‘Gremlins’ literacy campaign in the UK.

Beside the Whiteboard
Michael Chalk talks with Narelle Struth about teaching literacy to people with intellectual disabilities.