Education
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Neurodiverse learners need better equipped teachers
If we want the next generation to solve social, environmental, scientific and political issues that haven’t been solved before, shouldn’t…
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PISA results point to need for more teacher support
"If you believe that it is a true profession that requires incredible expertise then, of course, you provide support and…
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Understanding emotions is nearly as important as IQ for students’ academic success
Students who can regulate these tough emotions will achieve more. Anxiety will not impair the test performance. They can push…
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When getting an ‘A’ might trigger disordered eating
Students that attach intense emotions to academic achievement may be more at risk for developing an eating disorder. Here's how…
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Slightly better NAPLAN results but teachers still want it gone
Not convinced by NAPLAN? Primary school kids, Indigenous students and ESL (English as a second language) students have all shown…
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Gov’t desperate for rural teachers
The controversial program, Teach For Australia will receive an additional $15 million for two initiatives to address shortages in high-quality…
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Stolen Generations survivors hit the road for education
The Kinchela Boys Home survivors have launched a mobile exhibition, developed with the support of the NSW Department of Education…
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If you’re preparing students for 21st century jobs, you’re behind the times
Teenage Australian boys are more likely to select careers in science and engineering. Paradoxically, they are 8% more likely to…
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Don’t ‘just Google it’: 3 ways students can get the most from searching online
Many teachers don’t explictly teach students how to search online. Instead, students often teach themselves and are reluctant to ask…
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Downloadable resource: designing a problem-solving methodology in the classroom
The Design Thinking Across the Curriculum resource is a problem-solving methodology designed for students navigating a rapidly-changing world.
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