Dr Julie McLeod is the convenor of Primary Teacher Education at the University of Newcastle, Australia. Her research interests lie in linking schools and their communities. She is currently consulting with schools to support their development of AB
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Dr Julie McLeod is the convenor of Primary Teacher Education at the University of Newcastle, Australia. Her research interests lie in linking schools and their communities. She is currently consulting with schools to support their development of ABEL environments (Asset Based Engaged Learning)to support students' education through engagement with their cultures and communities. She has established collaborative school-university programs in literacy and numeracy to support the professional development of practising teachers and undergraduate teacher education students and the primary children's substantive learning.
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