| Record Number |
20562 |
| ISBN |
9780733339462 |
| Location |
371.2 PIC |
| Author |
Piccoli, Adrian (author.). |
| Title |
12 ways your child can get the best out of school / Adrian Piccoli. |
| Varying title |
Twelve ways your child can get the best out of school |
| Published |
Sydney, NSW : HarperCollinsPublishers Australia, 2019. |
| ©2019. |
| Collation |
276 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Content types |
text |
| still image |
| Carrier type |
volume |
| Bibliography Note |
Includes bibliographical references (257-268 pages) and index. |
| Summary Note |
For Australian children to achieve their full potential in a rapidly changing world, they need a high-quality education. However, experts and teachers can't do it alone. In fact, all the research shows that parents and carers have a big part to play. In 12 Ways Your Child Can Get the Best Out of School, Professor Adrian Piccoli, Director of the Gonski Institute for Education and former NSW education minister, sets out clearly what you need to know to ensure your child receives the quality education they deserve. Jargon-free and easy to understand, this book will empower you with the knowledge and advice you need to make a difference, including: What to look for when choosing a school; What questions to ask at parent teacher interviews; What NAPLAN is and does it matter; Homework why, why not, and how much; Supporting children with special needs; What the ATAR really means; Setting high expectations and handling stress; Managing screen time and the role of technology at school. With clear and concise advice, case studies and more, 12 Ways Your Child Can Get the Best Out of School is for every parent and carer who wants to help their child flourish and do well. |
| Target Audience |
Tertiary/Undergraduate. |
| General. |
| Subject |
Education -- Australia -- Evaluation |
| School choice |
| Parenting |
| Education -- Parent participation -- Australia |
| Education -- Parent participation |
| School choice |
| Education -- Parent participation |
| School choice -- Australia |
| Education -- Australia -- 21st century |
| Education -- Evaluation -- Australia -- 21st century |
| Education -- Aims and objectives -- Australia -- 21st century |
| Geographic Name |
Australia |
| SUBJECT |
Australian |
