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Dr Gary Woolley is currently a part time lecturer in education at Christian Heritage College, Mansfield, Brisbane, Australia. Previously he was appointed as Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Griffith Institute of Educational Research, Griffith University. He has also been employed as a lecturer at University of the Sunshine Coast, Griffith University, and University of Canberra. He has written three books and over thirty peer reviewed articles and book chapters. Gary has received several awards for his research, scholarship, and teaching. His interests include cognition, learning difficulties, literacy, inclusion and diversity. Gary is also interested in painting, drawing, photography and hiking.

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Dr Gary Woolley: Dr Gary Woolley is currently a part time lecturer in education at Christian Heritage College, Mansfield, Brisbane, Australia. Previously he was appointed as Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at Griffith Institute of Educational Research, Griffith University. He has also been employed as a lecturer at University of the Sunshine Coast, Griffith University, and University of Canberra. He has written three books and over thirty peer reviewed articles and book chapters. Gary has received several awards for his research, scholarship, and teaching. His interests include cognition, learning difficulties, literacy, inclusion and diversity. Gary is also interested in painting, drawing, photography and hiking.

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This blog is about literacy, cognition, research and teaching. My intention is to provide teachers and parents with the latest research and information about best practice in literacy and reading comprehension.

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