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Time’s run out for NAPLAN, says teacher union
The annual NAPLAN tests, which commenced in schools this week, are simply not fit for purpose, according to public school…
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To understand racism, kids must empathise with its impact — and teachers must embrace discomfort
This kind of education is known as “pedagogies of discomfort”. It involves teachers deliberately placing students in situations where they…
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VIC gov on thin ice as unions push for pay increase
73.5% of principals say there are too many competing initiatives/priorities, and 92% of teachers report that reducing workloads would help…
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Proposed new curriculum acknowledges First Nations’ view of British ‘invasion’ and a multicultural Australia
Here is a summary of some of the good and the bad detail in the proposed curriculum changes.
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Children own around 3 digital devices on average, and few can spend a day without them
Pasi Sahlberg and Amy Graham say that many parents told them they hoped schools would focus more on children’s digital…
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Specialised teachers to answer skills shortage
“There are not enough teachers that we would called fully trained to teach mathematics in Australia.”
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NSW high schoolers to trial digital ‘learner profile’
“An education passport would provide a digital record of a student’s achievements and accomplishments throughout their school journey, which can…
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The education minister wants graduating teachers to be ‘classroom-ready’. But the classroom is not what it used to be
The aim is to return Australian students to the top of international rankings in reading, maths and science by 2030...
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Young people learn about relationships from media. You can use books and movies to start discussions
In a 2006 study, researchers interviewed 272 teenagers and found they internalised “scripts” about relationships and sexuality. The researchers wrote…
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Nepean Specialist School Principal on proudly leading a beautiful community
I count myself as truly blessed to have been entrusted with the privilege, joy, and challenge of leading Nepean Special…
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