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Too many adjectives, not enough ideas: how NAPLAN forces us to teach bad writing
Research confirms NAPLAN testing has led to students being disadvantaged in their understanding of what a story can be —…
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Teachers face “very real”threat to wellbeing
An industry professional has warned teachers face a “very real” threat to their mental wellbeing amid concerns schools in NSW…
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5 actions schools can take to protect children from predatory behaviour
The arrest last week of an Australian teacher accused of grooming a child online has prompted concerns the coronavirus pandemic…
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Vale, Sir Ken Robinson, “teaching is an art form”
We look back on our conversation with Sir Ken Robinson, a hero and advocate for educators, learners, and creative minds…
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The assessment triangle to track learning
Assessment is “pretty complex” and not that well understood, according to Chris Cawsey, principal at Rooty Hill High School.
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Teach questions, not answers: science literacy is a crucial skill
There are many practical ways to show the Earth is round that can be done as a classroom activity. For…
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School closures had positive effects on some teenagers’ mental health, our new research suggests
Perhaps surprisingly at first glance, our recent study of year nine students in the south west of England actually suggested…
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3 education questions the Victorian government should answer at the COVID-19 inquiry
Question 1: How will the government help disadvantaged students catch up?
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NSW hits pause on school choirs, but we can’t stop the music forever
The recent research around singing and COVID-19 suggests transmission options such as singing with masks on, or singing outdoors with…
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Fostering self-confidence in the maths classroom
Positive outcomes are associated with pedagogy that prioritises collaboration over competition in the classroom; self-chosen activities, buddy systems, and mixed…
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