Education
News Flash
- Release of the Better Beginnings Report
The report is a unique independent evaluation of the families involved in the Better Beginnings early literacy conducted by Edith Cowan University over 3 years.
Read the report: Making A Difference: An Evaluation of the Better Beginnings Family Literacy Program 2007- 2009.(PDF) - New Horizons
The State Library is undergoing major changes. The Place, a dedicated space for children, families and education opened on the Mezzanine level in May 2009. The Discovery Lounge is almost ready to open on the Ground Floor in September 2009.
E-Newsletter
Let's Connect: Libraries and Education is a quarterly electronic newsletter for primary and secondary educational professionals.
- Feature articles on trends and issues in education
- Highlight electronic resources available through the State Library
- New exhibitions, events and programs
- Focus on a professional. People in the know, doing what they know!
- Quirky quizzes for the geeks in us all
Sign me up Scotty! ed@slwa.wa.gov.au
Programs
The State Library of Western Australia offers an exciting and diverse range of education programs designed to meet the needs of Primary, Secondary and Tertiary students. All education programs are free of charge, please contact the education officer on 9427 3202 or email ed@slwa.wa.gov.au.
New Program June 2009: L Plates for new researchers
Prepare your students to be well equipped to be confident and informed researchers.
The one hour session covers;
- How to obtain a Researcher's Ticket at the State Library
- Handling rare and archival materials
- Problems and practicalities of rare and archival material
This program is only available to students in years 11 onwards.
Page last updated: 05/11/2009 15:28:20