Month: November 2017

Finding the classic gift this Christmas

It is that time of year again and everyone is scurrying around, wondering what Christmas gifts to buy everyone from distant relatives to the children’s school teachers. At OUP, we have come up with a handy guide to the Oxford World’s Classics that might help make the search for gifts a little easier. Oxford World’s…

Behind the scenes in the creation of an eye-catching textbook

The design of Marketing: Theory, Evidence, Practice was a labour of love for the creative team behind the textbook. Graphic designer Nina Heryanto conceived the striking illustrations on the book’s cover and its chapter opener spreads, which feature everyday consumer items, from toothpaste to chip packets. In a testament to the quality of its design, Marketing:…

Dictionary activities for the classroom

Dictionary games can be a fun and interactive way of improving students’ literacy and fostering creativity. We asked Australian teachers how they use dictionaries to support learning in their classrooms, and here are their top ideas: Use dictionaries as a creative writing tool. Get students to pick three words they don’t know and make up…

Moving mathematics learning from “what have I been told?” to “what do I know that can help me?”

By Peter Sullivan There is widespread agreement that student-driven inquiry approaches can help students build understanding, solve problems and reason mathematically. But to ensure that all students are included in learning opportunities, specific teacher actions are needed and lessons can productively be structured in particular ways. These actions include the following: Posing tasks which are…

Tasting for the Queen, screw tops and the best summer wines with Jancis Robinson

One of the world’s leading wine critics, Jancis Robinson, visited Australia to sample some of Australia’s best drops and share her wisdom on all things wine. Jancis has been one of the leading international voices in wine for more than 20 years, and among Jancis’ many accomplishments was being named a member of the Royal…

Oxford Word of the Month: November – platypup

noun: a baby platypus. THE STORY BEHIND THE WORD OF THE MONTH There is some discussion on the Internet about the correct name for a baby platypus. Some commentators note that a baby platypus may be called a puggle, while others say that puggle refers only to a baby echidna. The following writer has an…