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Biography: Australian people | National Library of Australia - 0 views

  • Case StudySearching for information on an Australian poet I am writing a biography on the Australian poet Edward Harrington. What information is available on him? We can start by searching likely databases for entries on Harrington e.g. Australian Dictionary of Biography and AustLit It is always useful to search the Catalogue to see if the Library has any items relating to Harrington. A Catalogue search for "Edward Harrington" shows that we hold a portrait of him, a biographical cuttings file and an oral history recording by him. It is a good idea to check his published works to see if any biographical information is included in his writings. We can then search the Trove newspaper database to find articles that mention Harrington. If Harrington was involved in any organisations, such as a poet's society, searching for the organisation may provide some useful background on his life and activities
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    A guide for researching individuals through the archives
Aaron Davis

Melbourne's invisible Indigenous history - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) - 0 views

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    An interesting investigation into Melbourne's indigenous past
Aaron Davis

History of our nation | State Library of New South Wales - 0 views

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    "The Library's unrivalled collections provide a fascinating insight into the first encounters with the original inhabitants and amazing insights into how European explorers discovered, charted and settled this vast land. "
Aaron Davis

The paradox of Australian mathematics education - 0 views

  • To teach mathematics well, one must know more than the mathematical topic at hand, the specific techniques to be taught; one must also know about the mathematics, why the topic is the way that it is. That involves consideration of the fundamental nature of mathematics and mathematical thought, including a proper appreciation of mathematics' long and difficult history.
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    "The major stumbling block for mathematics education in Australia is that teachers, qualified or not, don't learn enough mathematics and they don't learn it well enough"
Aaron Davis

From Terra Australis to Australia | Education Kit - 0 views

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    "Education Kit The State Library of New South Wales and the Centre for Learning Innovation have collaborated to develop interactive learning activities for primary and secondary school students. Teachers and students can investigate further the original letters, diaries and artworks by members of the First Fleet that are held in the State Library's collections. Topics include: Bennelong Indigenous Contact Port Jackson Sydney Cove and the First Fleet Australia Day The Kangaroo  Rose Hill"
Aaron Davis

First Fleet and Early Settlement - 0 views

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    Great collection of sources from University of Sydney
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