Using ICT to support literacy and numeracy in rural schools

This project grew directly from the SiMERR national forum of 2003 and involved a partnership between SiMERR Victoria and the Association of Independent Schools of Victoria to evaluate a PD model for rural independent schools. The initiative was that of AISV and the Deakin team conducted a formative and summative evaluation.

A snapshot of SOSE in Victorian schools, 2003

Presents a study on teaching Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE) in secondary schools in Victoria. Socio-demographic characteristics of SOSE teachers; Curriculum analysis; Attitudes of teachers and students toward SOSE; Challenges being faced by SOSE teachers; Implications of SOSE on Victorian education.