ALEA Titles

In addition to regularly publishing three journals, three times a year, ALEA also publishes titles specifically designed to meet the needs of the profession.

To purchase
Unless indicated otherwise, the books listed below can be viewed and purchased through the AATE & ALEA Bookshop at www.aate.org.au/bookstore or by freecalling (within Australia) 1800 248 379. Prices quoted include GST. Postage and handling of $6.00 applies per item.

ALEA also produces a range of other items such as magnets, stickers and pamphlets, designed to promote literacy in the classroom and the community. See more about these at Other ALEA Items.

Reading Comprehension: taking the learning deeper
Edited by Margaret Kelly and Christine Topfer
Presents some outcomes of a major professional learning project undertaken by ALEA Tasmania which provided teachers with opportunities to design, monitor and implement research based on powerful, accessible ideas about reading comprehension in their own classrooms. (2011, 84pp) $25.00

For a limited time a set of Assessment Articles, edited by Heather Fehring and published online by ALEA, will be available for public access viewing. These articles will eventually be restricted to member access only. Click on the logo at left.

Reading and Responding: a guide to literature in the primary classroom
By Denise Ryan
Highlights a wide range of literature that can excite, inspire, amuse and delight children from their very first year at school. Selections are followed by practical suggestions showing how they contribute to the growth of literacy competencies. (2010, 84pp) $29.95

Teaching Strategies for Literacy in the Early Years
By Coral Swan
Provides a rich assortment of literacy strategies to support the learning of students in the first three years at school. (2009, 105pp) $25.00
For more on Dr Coral Swan see her website www.morethanreading.com

The Best of Practically Primary
Contains carefully selected articles from the first ten years of the journal and provides a wide variety of strategies and ideas for primary classrooms. (2008, 150pp) $25.00

A Short History of the Australian Literacy Educators’ Association: Supporting literacy learning and teaching across the nation
By Nea Stewart-Dore
This brief history celebrates ALEA’s thirty years of support for literacy educators in Australia. (2008) $10.00
THIS ITEM CAN ONLY BE PURCHASED DIRECT FROM ALEA. FREEPHONE 1800 248 379 OR EMAIL: office@alea.edu.au

Teaching Strategies for Literacy: strategic approaches for teaching literacy and English
By Joelie Hancock and Christine Leaver
Describes and lists the steps for forty different teaching strategies that can help consolidate and extend every teacher’s repertoire. Strategies can be adapted to suit all year levels and student’s knowledge and skills. (2006, 78pp) $25.00

Teachers’ Stories: professional standards, professional learning
Edited by Marion Meiers
Teachers from 3 Australian states explore the STELLA professional standards and share stories about developing their own professional learning as a result, and how this has led to improved classroom outcomes. (2006, 80pp) $25.00