Comprehension questions serve a purpose in education, but they do not always challenge or inspire. The questions below have proved successful in engaging productive discussion, and encouraging students to attempt to understand complex systems, historical events and conflicting political ideologies/realities. Animal Farm is an excellent allegory; it makes that which appears complicated very simple. These questions appear difficult but […]
We can all make a difference. In 2010 Simon McKeon was recognised as Australian of the Year for “his efforts to support multiple Australian and international charities” (from www.australianoftheyear.org.au/recipients/?m=simon-mckeon-2011). Philanthropy, humanitariansm, and social enterprise deserve and demand attention. I wondered how I might pursue my interests and skills through a social enterprise, and so developed […]
The study of English in classes all over Melbourne includes the ability to write persuasive pieces. Persuasive writing is tested in scholarship and SEAL exams, and through Outcome 3 and often Outcome 2 in VCE English. As an English tutor and mentor to gifted students in Melbourne I have developed with dozens of young minds […]
Wow. I’ve not been party to the construction, development or administration of a site like this before, and it is complicated. So if you’ve been reading these pages and producing a list of errors and oversights (like I did when I previewed the site), be sure to present your findings in triplicate and lodge […]
Welcome to GBD Educations Services! GBD Education Services is the business of Angus Davison, a sole-trader engaged in education and consultation. I am a qualified and experienced classroom teacher, mainly of English, with experience in teaching in Victoria and overseas and of teaching overseas teachers. My full-time business of private tuition started in 2010 in […]
