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MILLER, Brian

Feb 23, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Education Studies & Teaching

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Sequencing and Scaffolding

 

An Instructional Leadership textbook for Australian secondary Schools

A practical guide to strengthen teaching and learning outcomes.

Any teacher reading this will have experienced professional learning that has been irrelevant to their needs, has failed to be sustained, has been ignored by colleagues or has simply failed to make any impact.

This book’s prime focus is to make positive classroom reform realistic and sustainable by demonstrating the means to make professional learning relevant, impactful and sustainable.

As a ‘how to’ manual, it translates the ‘what and why’ of contemporary educational research into the ‘how and when’ of actual teaching. Through numerous, real school examples, it carefully signposts the way to enhance the instructional leadership capacity of existing and aspiring secondary school executives.

Based firmly on the principles of explicit teaching, the book melds diverse educational topics such as cognitive science; academic literacy; intellectual quality; learning and assessment design; evaluating Teaching and Learning programs; classroom management; evaluative thinking and strategic planning into a unique professional learning compendium.

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About the Author

 

BRIAN MILLER is an independent secondary education consultant. He’s spent over 45 years in various positions within the education sector, including Senior Professional Officer roles for the NSW Dept. of Education, and Principal of a large, multicultural high school, which achieved exceptionally high value-added results during his tenure.

Brian has designed and delivered many hundreds of professional learning sessions in his specialist areas of academic and critical literacy. He has gone on to deliver numerous keynote presentations for professional associations at state, national and international levels.

Since retiring from the NSW Dept. of Education, Brian continues to consult with high schools and improve the state education system for teachers and students alike.

RATCLIFFE, Evita

Feb 9, 2026 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Education Studies & Teaching

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The Richness of Grammar

 

Unlocking grammar for learners, through a new, simpler framework designed for developing language skill

How do we put words together?

The patterns of English are newly unlocked for learners in The Richness of Grammar.

This book demystifies essential knowledge about language so it can be readily understood and applied by learners. This is a reinvention of grammar learning, and a detailed, step-by-step guide to sentence building

The Richness of Grammar features:
• a new framing of English word and sentence grammar, tailored for learners
• essential language patterns from the foundations to rich sentence options
• a focus on how grammar works, and practical understanding before theory
• incremental, cumulative content in a single framework
• a positive view of grammar as a wealth of language possibilities to draw on
• a unified perspective, combining insights from ‘different grammars’
• simple explanations, with metalanguage provided for use as needed

For teachers, this book offers a new, faster way forward for mastering this key knowledge. The content is directly relevant to writing, reading and learning, and correlated to Australian school curriculum requirements. General readers and students of language will also find here a solid introduction to English language patterns, sentence building and grammatical concepts.

About the Author

 

Evita’s combined experience as a linguist and teacher motivates her interest in positive grammar education. Her linguistic work has included first-hand analysis of an unstudied language,including its grammar, as well as research into language use in medical practice and written language development in schooling. She has taught grammar to undergraduate linguistics students, grammar and academic writing to English language learners preparing for university and subject English to children in home-based and private tuition. Having applied and taught both formal and functional grammars, she developed the innovative approach in The Richness of Grammar originally for her own students

Evita gratefully acknowledges the support of family, friends and academic colleagues, and also the editors and publishing team, in the preparation of this book.

OZCAN, Ibrahim

Oct 21, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Education Studies & Teaching

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Compendium Synthetica

 

A Chemical Synthesis Library

A Vade Mecum for the Modern Alchemist.

Between the hallowed corners of the laboratory, where theory dances with the experimental, a new grimoire awakens. Compendium Synthetica, transcending the mundane recipe book, emerging as an archive, a testament to the intricate dialogue between chemists and the molecule.

A library, an anthology of syntheses, a palimpsest, layered with insight as elaborate notes, gleaned from exhaustive laboratory preparation. The theoreticals fading, replaced by the empirical, cold hard facts, no more unknowns, with spectral data to verify each transformation.

A deep dive into the applications and complex mechanisms behind each meticulous dance of electron apportionment, illuminating the mysteries behind the bonding of the atoms.

Compendium Synthetica beckons the intrepid, the one who seeks not merely to replicate, but to innovate. For the modern alchemist, a map to the uncharted, a catalyst for inspiration, a lexicon for those hungry for tested truth, ones who wish not to meddle in falsehood, and misinformation.

TOBIN, Christopher

Oct 13, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Education Studies & Teaching, Textbooks \ Workbooks \ Guides

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T08I Puzzle Book

 

A Month of Pencil Puzzles

Puzzlers, sharpen your pencils and ready your dictionaries, a month of puzzling fun awaits!

The T08I Puzzle Book is a collection of 31 hybrid pencil puzzles, uniquely combining the linguistic skills of a Crossword with the problem-solving logic of a Latin Square. Enjoy the multi-skill challenge of both puzzle types at once, promoting mental agility and brain health.

In the T08I puzzles, use the corresponding numbers in place of their letters to solve the Crossword clues, then fill the remaining squares while maintaining the rules of the Latin square. If you want to try something new while sharpening your vocabulary and trivia repertoire, the T08I is the puzzle you’ve been looking for.

The T08I Puzzle Book includes:

  • Large print format for ease of visibility
  • One puzzle per page
  • Clear instructions at the start
  • Comprehensive solutions to each puzzle

About the Author

Christopher Tobin is a long-term resident of Tewantin on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Now retired from a satisfying career as an Optometrist, Christopher has found retirement to be both very rewarding and wonderfully liberating.
These days, if he’s not travelling with his beautiful and effervescent wife Bron, or seeing their two grown sons Joel and Bailey forge their own paths, Christopher can often be found in his study, bringing to fruition a new way to challenge avid pencil puzzlers with faithful kelpie, Sarina resting by his side.
As of 2025, he can add indie author to his resume, with the first instalment in his puzzle book T08I seeing publication. He trusts that you will find solving the T08I puzzles to be an enjoyable and stimulating task.
Visit his website: https://tobinpuzzles.com/

WALLACE, Elizabeth

Jul 18, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Business, Education Studies & Teaching, Handbook, Reference, Self-help \ Personal Development

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Groundwork

 

Laying the foundation for career success

Whether you are simply curious about different career pathways, currently choosing your subjects for Years 11 and 12, or preparing to enter the workforce soon, this book was written for you.

We know it can be overwhelming to think about the working world out there, but the good news is, there are practical tools, useful resources and knowledgeable people to help you navigate your first move with confidence and optimism.

You might not know what you want to do as a career just yet, but rest assured, you have skills and talents that are of value to the world. No exceptions. We’re here to help you discover what those are, and start planning for a working life that will best suit you

By reading this book and undertaking some self-exploration as you go along, you are laying the groundwork for the first step in your career-planning journey.

About the Author

 

Dr Elizabeth Wallace is an artist, designer and writer. She was awarded her BDes from UNSW Art and Design, MRes from Glasgow School of Art, and PhD (Art) from RMIT.

She has worked in the fields of environment and interior design, design management and art strategy. She maintains her own creative studio practice and lives in Sydney, Australia.

POLLEY, Scott

May 30, 2025 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Earth \ Nature, Education Studies & Teaching, South Australia, Textbooks \ Workbooks \ Guides

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Outdoor And Environmental Education Foundations

Outdoor Environmental Education Foundations is written by experienced teachers and lecturers in Outdoor Education and Outdoor Leadership. This text provides a key foundation for students studying year 11 and/or 12 Outdoor Education, vocational Outdoor Leadership or tertiary Outdoor and Environmental Education and Outdoor Education teaching.

This text can be used by students as a resource to aid their assignments and understanding of Outdoor Environmental Education. Teachers now have a foundation text book to refer students to that is localised, relevant and includes up to date and relevant information to the Australian context.

Key topics include Aboriginal perspectives, environmental pressures, relationships with nature, planning for outdoor journeys, navigation, outdoor activities in the Australian context, risk, responding to emergencies, outdoor leadership and integrating the outdoors in our daily lives.

The text is written in plain language and provides the perfect springboard for students to conduct deeper analysis and thinking about their relationship with themselves, others and the natural world.

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Dr Scott Polley has been fortunate to teach Outdoor Education full time since 1996 and casually since 1994 at University of South Australia and from 2026 Adelaide University. He has been a member of OEASA since 1989 when he joined as a student member. Any personal achievements pale against the rewards of seeing students learn, grow, develop, become his colleagues and teachers.

 

Dan Anderson is a tutor in the Education Futures Unit at the University of South Australia. He teaches into a range of Education subjects both practical and theoretical ranging from Outdoor Education to Health Sciences. He is also studying a Master of Research at the University of South Australia exploring how the affective domain acts and is experienced within Outdoor Education contexts. He is passionate about seeing young people connect with and care for the environment.

 

Wayne Enright is Coordinator of Training and Development at Operation Flinders Foundation. He has extensive experience in facilitating learning, developmental and leadership program. His background stretches from corporate leadership programs to adolescents experiencing challenges. He has extensive outdoor activity leadership including guiding the Kokoda Track and holds qualifications in bushwalking and kayaking, and has extensive experience leading a range of other activities. Wayne is author of ‘The Spirit of Adventure Calls – A Compass for Life, Learning & Leadership’ that both celebrates the life of friend and mountaineer Mark Auricht and provides a framework for personal and professional success.

 

Nicholas Glover is a lecturer with over 15 years’ experience in Outdoor Education at the University of South Australia, where he also contributes to the Human Movement program. He takes great enjoyment in sharing time in the outdoors with students, particularly on journeys through the Flinders Ranges or paddling the Coorong. His professional background includes roles in adventure therapy, corporate training, and school-based Outdoor Education, as well as training and assessing with Bushwalking Leadership SA and Paddle Australia. He is also a SAREA rock-climbing guide, and enthusiastic cyclist. He holds degrees in Human Movement and Health Science (Honours) from UniSA, and his research interests include Green Exercise and the physical and mental health benefits of spending time in nature.

 

Chris Hodgson is retired Outdoor Education, Physical Education and Geography Teacher at Kings Baptist. He is a passionate educator with over 35 years of experience in Outdoor Education and a deep commitment to future educators. His extensive background as an Outdoor Education Teacher, coupled with expertise in adventure activities such as kayaking, bushwalking, and rock climbing, and a Masters in Counselling, provide him with a rich foundation to teach and counsel young people in both an outdoor and counselling setting.

 

Cale Jeynes is a teacher of outdoor education at Craigmore High School. Cale Jeynes designed and now leads the Outdoor Education program at Craigmore High School and within Tailored Learning. He is an advocate for experiential learning, passionate about nature and adventure, and is dedicated to providing equitable opportunity for young people to develop their environmental understanding and have positive outdoor experiences. He has worked with Paddle SA and Operation Flinders, and has an enthusiastic approach to teaching and leading outdoor programs.

Camron Lane is an essential Outdoor Education teacher at St Michael’s College, Paddle Australia Instructor, and Bushwalking Leadership Assessor with 20 years of experience in the field. Camron is currently a SACE moderator for Outdoor Education and is passionate about providing opportunities for all people to experience and learn from natural environments through recreation. A strong advocate for experiential learning, which enables students to flourish in various situations.

 

Dave Rawson has been training people in outdoor activities for over 40 years. His professional career started as a Windsurfing Business Owner and Aquatics Instructor. In 2002 he qualified as a Bushwalking Leader and advanced to become the Principal Trainer and Executive Officer for Bushwalking Leadership South Australia. His experiences include trekking in Nepal, New Zealand, Canada and Europe. He has led groups on Kokoda Trail and extensively in South Australia, Victoria, and Tasmania. His passion is training people to safely engage in outdoor activities.

 

Andrew Stace has been teaching Outdoor Education in South Australia for over 15 years. During this time, he has been a member of the OEASA Committee and a moderator of the Stage 2 Outdoor Education Course. Andrew has also been involved in developing programs at both Prince Alfred College and Saint Ignatius’ College in recent years. His passion for the outdoors was developed while growing up in the country where time outside on the water or hiking was the norm. Professionally, Andrew has led trips in Australia and in the Himalaya’s and is always looking for the next adventure. Working in pastoral and wellbeing leadership in schools over a number of years has allowed Andrew to combine his passion for student wellbeing and the benefit of time in the outdoors.

 

Nick Sward has been involved leading, teaching and facilitating Outdoor Education experiences in Australia, Europe and the UK for over 25 years. Nick has previously been an OEASA committee member and currently a SACE marker for Outdoor Education. Nick is passionate about providing opportunities for students to learn through real life interactions with their environments, whether that be land based or aquatic.

 

Ben Trewren is the Safety & Quality Manager at Operation Flinders along with his own Adventure-Learning consulting business, The Experiences Project. Ben also delivers Mountain Bike Instructor training for AusCycling and Wilderness First Aid for Survive First Aid. He was the 2018 Terry Lavender Churchill Fellowship Recipient. Ben’s passion is harnessing adventure-based opportunities as practical, hands-on and holistic learning experiences that develops people’s social, emotional, physical and practical capabilities. Ben is a Mountain Bike, Bushwalking and Paddling Instructor, Leave No Trace Trainer, has extensive outdoor leadership experience across Education, Not-for-Profit, Tourism, and Faith sectors and has designed, coordinated and lead
adventure-based programs locally, nationally and abroad. Ben is a past member of the Minister for Environment’s Parks and Wilderness Council, and past Deputy Chair of Outdoor Educator’s Association SA. Ben is also a volunteer with SA Ambulance and the Country Fire Service.