Education
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National gov’t backs phonics with new funding
This received a mixed reception from educators as many insist the $10m allocation would be better spent elsewhere.
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Gonski’s vision of ‘personalised learning’ will stifle creativity and lead to a generation of automatons
The recently developed and implemented Australian Curriculum should be rewritten so every learning area and general capability is written up…
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10 ways to get the most out of silent reading in schools
We regularly hear from teachers and teacher librarians who are concerned about the state of silent reading in schools.
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Ever wondered what our curriculum teaches kids about climate change? The answer is ‘not much’
What is being done about recognising and systematically supporting climate change education in state and national school curricula?
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Five tips for using memory techniques in the classroom
Indigenous cultures the world over have memorised vast amounts of practical knowledge about animals, plants, navigation, laws, ethics, history, genealogies,…
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Morrison Government fails when it comes to education
The Australian Education Union has slammed a decision by Federal Education Minister Dan Tehan to push ahead with a review…
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QLD expands industry school program
“New projects like screen and media, information and communication technology, health and community services have been included because we know…
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Taking a whole-school approach with teaching aids
Schools like Robert W. Coleman Elementary School in Balitmore, US, have even demonstrated success replacing traditional detention with meditation in…
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