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Teaching Strategies for Literacy in the Early Years provides a rich assortment of literacy strategies to support the learning of students in the first three years at school. Find out more...

Teaching Strategies for Literacy in the Early Years
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Dr Coral Swan

Dr Coral Swan

Nationally Awarded Early Years' Teacher

Celebrated Author and Inspirational Speaker

A dedicated professional, Coral knew as a child that teaching was her calling. Some three decades later, her energy and enthusiasm towards children's literacy and learning are more contagious than ever. Coral continues to break new ground as she constantly refines her ideas and considers new ways of doing things. Currently, she makes connections between brain research and her classroom work to bridge the gap between neuroscience and education.

Beneath the coals that fire Coral's passion to help children love reading and writing, burns a desire to nurture children as confident, independent learners, equipped to face life's challenges - to 'Give them Wings' - so that they can be better people in the long run.

Coral on children and learning:

'I see children as dynamic and powerful learners, co-creators of personal understandings, builders of individual knowledge and exciting, active participants in the merry-go-round of classroom life with their work and play as vibrant demonstrations of their interests, skills and understandings.'

An interactive learning environment...

Coral's core beliefs are that children learn:

  • what they are interested in
  • through meaningful interactions with interested others
  • in an atmosphere of mutual respect and cooperation

Nurturing competent, independent learners...

Coral's goals are:

  • to help children become competent readers and writers
  • to equip children to become confident, independent learners

Why does Coral do what she does?

Success and Happiness specialists like Andrew Matthews, Anthony Robbins and the late Jim Rohn tell us when you want to learn something, model an expert who has been working at it for thirty years. It is also said that one person caring about another is one of life's greatest values. In this spirit Coral has designed her website to share with as many people as possible what she has learned. Through her teaching, writing, speaking and website Coral continues to encourage children and teachers 'to reach for the stars.' It's her way of 'giving back' to those who have helped her grow over the years.

Degrees and Awards

Trained Infant Teachers' Certificate (T.I.T.C.) Ballarat Teachers' College, Victoria, Australia

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed., Early Childhood & Fine Arts) University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada

Graduate Diploma in Education - Literacy R.M.I.H.E. (now Charles Sturt University) Wagga-Wagga, NSW, Australia

Master of Education (M.Ed. Early Childhood & Curriculum) University of Alaska Southeast, Juneau, Alaska, USA

Doctor of Education (Ed D.) James Cook University, Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Doctoral Thesis: Child-initiated literacy episodes: Sites of significant learning in early education.

National Excellence in Teaching Award (Australia)

Australian Award for Excellence in Literacy Teaching

What Parents Say...

What Parents Say...

"Dear Coral, thank-you for a fantastic year and giving Nicholas such a wonderful start to learning. It is said that for every child there is one teacher that will have a profound effect on what path they will ultimately take in life... Without a doubt you will be that teacher for Nic."
Robbie & Nikki Del Manso

"Dear Mrs Swan, thank you for all the care and assistance you have given our son this year. We are so excited with his progress. Not only has his school work improved, so too has his confidence. We are grateful to you. We will make sure his progress continues with our assistance."
Mr and Mrs R

"To Mrs Swan, thank you for making a big difference for Bettina this year. It must be exciting seeing into the future everyday..."
Parents

"Dear Coral, thank you again for the very positive year for our girls. Emma has flourished and although modesty might prevent you from taking credit, we know what an impact you have had on her."
Parents

"Dear Mrs Swan, thank you so much for the time, effort and enthusiasm and everything extra that you have done for the class. You are such an amazing and inspiring lady."
Dee Charman

"Coral, we were so thrilled to have you take our girls under your Special Wings. They have had the most brilliant start to their school years and we truly appreciate all your passion and hard work. Can't help but say we will all miss you."
Gina Southers and Brian Snape

"Dear Mrs Swan, thanks for being such a fantastic teacher. Cameron has come so far this year."
Cameron and Andrea Grant

"Dear Coral, thank-you for a fantastic year and giving Nicholas such a wonderful start to learning. It is said that for every child there is one teacher that will have a profound effect on what path they will ultimately take in life... Without a doubt you will be that teacher for Nic."
Robbie & Nikki Del Manso