Surveys NSW disadvantaged country area schools; teachers, student motivation and performance, job aspirations and opportunities with special comment on Aborigines.
This history of teacher education at Balmain and Kuring-Gai Colleges, 1946-1990 was published to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the teacher's college at Smith St, Balmain. Tells of the relocation of the college to Lindfield, its conversion to a college of advanced education and its later amalgamation with the University of Sydney. Examines topics such as the various activities of the institution and the contributions of its leaders. Includes a bibliography and an index. Turney is professor and foundation dean of education at the University of Sydney. His other works include 'Australia's First: A history of the University of Sydney'. Taylor lectures at the Kuring-gai College of Advanced Education. Her other books include the 'History of Presbyterian Ladies College, Orange'. Also available in hardback.
Biography of an important 19th-century Australian educationalist. Born in poverty in England, Wilkins as a young man migrated to New South Wales where he was influential in developing the state's school system. Includes end notes, a bibliography and an index. The author is Professor of Education and Dean of the Faculty at Sydney University.
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