Education
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Every teacher needs to be a literacy teacher – but that’s not happening in most Australian schools
Few Australian schools have whole-school literacy policies that include practical plans for building student literacy across learning areas. That’s the…
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Dumbed-down curriculum means primary students will learn less about the world and nothing about climate
The only world knowledge retained in the revision is the study of Australia’s neighbouring countries in year 3 and Asia…
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‘Stop measuring black kids with a white stick’: how to make school assessments fairer for all
Some might argue that if assessment includes languages other than English, the teacher will not be able to understand and…
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All teachers need to teach language and literacy, not just English teachers
Linking language and literacy outcomes to the English syllabus in an attempt to improve students’ writing across all subjects is…
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‘Is this really fair?’ How high school students feel about being streamed into different classes based on ‘ability’
Some students in higher-ability classes said they felt more confident and motivated, but students in lower streams reported conforming to…
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EXCLUSIVE: ‘Ambassador School’ Principal Speaks: Our high-impact practices that lead student learning
Principal of one of the country's highest performing schools, Mark Harris talks us through some of his school's most effective…
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How to assist learners with dyslexia
Before they are diagnosed, many children develop coping strategies to try to disguise their dyslexia. Negative coping mechanisms include students…
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Summary of Key Changes as New Australian Curriculum Gets Go-ahead
After years of debate dubbed 'the culture wars',The updated curriculum, Version 9.0, will be available on a new website in…
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Consent education needs Blak voices for the safety and well-being of young First Nations people
Growing relationships with First Nations people, communities and organisations based on genuine respect and cultural strength is fundamental to developing…
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If only politicians focused on the school issues that matter. This election is a chance to get them to do that
Education has recently been characterised as a “political football”. The Coalition (LNP) government has focused on the impacts of gender…
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