Julie Dawn Wee
I enjoy writing and research with eclectic interests in travel, the environment, culture and education. My interests and experiences in education include teaching and learning, curriculum implementation, lecturing, research and training.
Initially trained as a primary teacher, I studied for my B.Sp.Ed. and M.Ed.St. at Monash University and my Doctor of Education at The University of Melbourne. My doctoral thesis was in the area of self-managed schools and decentralisation.
My teaching experience has been varied across the early years, special education. migrant education, primary and tertiary areas as well as staff and teacher training. Recent experiences as a lecturer and senior administrator at a tertiary college in Asia have provided valuable insights into working with international students and lecturers as well as global issues in education.
I hope that my practical experiences and many interests will allow me to provide insightful and interesting articles for those who access Suite 101 and beyond.
Latest Articles
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Finding Family - Descendants of Thomas Storer in Australia
Knowing where one's forebears come from is important but it is the narratives of individuals that enhance a family history for younger generations.
Jan 10, 2011
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Chinese New Year in Melbourne: 2011 is The Year of the Rabbit
Chinese New Year celebrations form part of the traditional family celebrations amongst the Australian Chinese community and others and are very popular.
Jan 6, 2011
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Advanced Organizers - Thinking Strategies for Classroom Use
Advanced organizers are visual and verbal cues which focus attention and highlight relationships and known information at critical stages in learning.
Nov 23, 2010
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Describe, Persuade or Analyze - Non-fiction Writing Strategy
A simple non-fiction writing strategy which enables primary students to develop their abilities to describe, persuade and analyze curriculum content.
Nov 13, 2010
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Christmas Traditions in Australia From Around the World
Popular Christmas traditions, in Australia, include traditions from many countries including Britain, Holland, Italy and other European countries.
Nov 11, 2010
- Julie Dawn Wee
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Knowing if Your Child is Ready for School
Personal characteristics such as chronological age, temperament, resilience and level of development are important in determining school readiness.
Nov 10, 2010
- Julie Dawn Wee
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Christmas in Australia
Christmas customs in Australia have evolved from the traditions brought to her shores by early and successive settlers: a wonderful mixture of traditions.
Nov 7, 2010
- Julie Dawn Wee
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Graphic Organizers - Thinking Strategies for Classroom Use
Graphic organizers are visual tools which allow students to think more deeply and make better connections between ideas and concepts.
Nov 3, 2010
- Julie Dawn Wee
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Thinking in the Classroom - Some Strategies to Consider
Developing thinking in the classroom is a challenge - some useful strategies are included together with a discussion of embedded and direct approaches.
Oct 27, 2010
- Julie Dawn Wee
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PMI - A Strategy for Improving Thinking in the Classroom
PMI (Plus, Minus, Interesting) is a simple strategy which can be used in the classroom by students to encourage them to look at problems from all sides.
Oct 16, 2010
- Julie Dawn Wee
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