Bibliography

1. Australian Curriculum and Reporting Authority. Sourced: 11 June 2014.

http://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/

The Australian Curriculum and Reporting Authority (ACARA) specifically outlines
curriculum and assessment outcomes for all students from Foundation to Year 12
describing what young Australians will learn as they progress through their schooling.
This is an important and relevant resource pre-service teachers as it asks as a tool to refer
to when developing lessons and units of work. The Australian Curriculum and Reporting
Authority embraces student diversity with the inclusion of support materials to assist the
teacher implement effective curriculum planning for all students. This document requires
to be viewed and act as a guideline as a pre-service teacher entering the profession.








2. Driskell, D. in collaboration with members of the Growing up in Cities Project.
(2002). Creating better Cities with Children and Youth. London; Sterling, VA: Earth
scan; Paris: UNESCO Pub., MOST/Management of Social Transformation.

This book is an excellent classroom resource when considering the community beyond
the classrooms four walls. It values and offers inspiration to all who believe in
community education and feel concern for the quality of our young peoples lives. The
book provides lessons and insights for educators in regards to urban settings and cities. I
especially liked the Informal observations and Hanging Out activity. A great
opportunity to get to know and observe people in your local community. This book
definitely gets you thinking outside the square.












3. Griffith University. (2013) Complied by Leonie Rowan. 1301EDN Education and
Society. 3
rd
edition. Customised text.

This book is a learning resource from the 1301EDN course discussing Australian
Sociology.
The included chapters: Personal Lives, The Uses of Gender, Class, Aboriginality and
Australias Indigenous People, Ethinicity and Immmigration, Religion and Spirituality
and Why bother teaching educate the reader about subject matter whilst opening an
educators mind to consider stereotypical norms that may hinder the effectiveness of a
professional educator. Transformation and inquiry are key to education.












4. Kenny, S. (2011). Developing Communities for the Future. 4
th
Edition. South
Melbourne, Vic. : Cengage Learning.

This book is a relevant resource for the professional educators when considering what
community is beyond the four walls of the classroom and development of community
through a comprehensive introduction to the theories, processes and practices
surrounding the topic. The book discusses discusses social issues that may hinder the
development of communities and highlights cutting edge practice such as a green
approach, social inclusion, and working with Indigenous communities. The Arts in the
Community The Narbarong Theatre Group on page 5 story is interesting from a
creative practice point of view for a community that has suffered high suicide rates,
family fragementation, dwindling population, high bankruptcy and unemployment rates.
All community issues that affect the children within the classroom.









5. Kostelnik, J., Murphy- Gregory, K, Soderman, A. & Phipps- Wiren, A. (2012).
Guiding Childrens Social Development and Learning. Belmont, CA : Wadsworth.

This book is a useful resource when considering the building of a classroom community.
It is just as important to consider student diversity as it is to embrace it. This book lists
numerous chapters in regards to making a positive difference in childrens lives,
establishing relationships, fostering student development , handling aggression and
promoting pro-social behavior and making ethical judgments. When building classroom
communities there needs to be ground rules set so all inhabitants feel safe and
comfortable to be who they are. For many students, the learning surrounding many
aspects of their social development has not taken place and requires to be explicitly
taught. This book will assist the professional educator to do just that offering numerous
tips and ideas.










6. Ministerial Council for Education, Early Childhood Development and Youth
Affairs. Melbourne Declaration for Young People. Sourced: 11 June 2014.
http://www.curriculum.edu.au/mceecdya/melbourne_declaration,25979.html

The Melbourne declaration for Young People outlines the educational goals to strive for
as a pre-service teacher. It links closely to ACARA Curriculum and Reporting and the
Professional Standards for Teachers as a pre-service teacher you must strive to achieve.
The Educational Goals for Young Australians reflect equity and excellence, and
successful learning through being informed, creative individuals as part of a community.
This document requires to be viewed and act as a guideline as a pre-service teacher
entering the profession.












7. NFSA Films Australia. Change the World In Five Minutes Everyday at School.
Bangalow Public School. You Tube. Sourced: 11 June 2014.
http://youtu.be/oROsbaxWH0M

There are numerous You Tube clips and information on the internet surrounding
community, sustainability and the importance it plays in our lives. Choosing one clip is
difficult. This clip promotes community within and beyond the classroom. It shows that
every day at school we can make a positive difference. The You Tube clip can act as a
stimulus for discussion about what else can be done on a daily basis. This discussion can
lead to creation of a community quilt and beyond. Children in the classroom will relate to
the students in the You Tube clip and initiate their own programs into the classroom and
school. Using the Interactive White Board and You Tube clips offers another opportunity
to learn.










8. Russel Bowie, D. (2009). MMADD about the Arts. Music, Media, Art, Dance,
Drama. An introduction to Primary Arts Education.

This book is a useful tool for professional educators as a tool for developing a quality arts
program as a primary arts teacher through the introduction to Music, Media, Art, Dance
and Drama. The idea is for stud3nts to develop deeper understanding and experience of
different at forms. As a professional educator this book assists with examples of
integrated arts programs, a CD containing childrens songs and an accompanying
website. A great stimulus for teachers who feel their creativity is lacking.














9. Studans, L. (2003) P.E.N Primary English Notes. Vol. 139. Developing learning
communities in the first years of school, pp. 1 8.

This chapter discusses the importance of communities within the classroom, school and
beyond in three key areas; classroom environment, curriculum and social relationships. It
lists the features of a learning community as children working together, children and
teachers working together, parents are involved in their childrens learning, and children
are seen as capable learners. The article lists ideas for creating learning communities
which is very useful especially to a pre-service teacher about to enter the teaching
profession and to existing teachers wishing to add to classroom community practice.












10. The Arts Education Partnership. (2002). Champions of Change. The impact of The
Arts on Learning.
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/champions/pdfs/ChampsReport.pdf

This Champions of Change focusses on the impact of including The Arts in curriculum.
The document embraces The Arts and Creativity as a pathway to lifelong learning and
success as individuals, also noting Curriculum implications if creativity is not embraced
and utilised as an effective tool for student engagement and learning. This is an extremely
important and relevant document as Literacy and Numeracy has been the focus in
schools, with The Arts being recognised as time filler. Research in this document dispute
this and addresses The Arts importance.