Teacher’s Desk
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The failure of open-plan classrooms
What began as a bold step toward innovation has resulted in noisy, chaotic learning environments which have failed to support…
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‘Outdated and irrelevant’: what do young Australians think of their schooling?
Jun Eric Fu, The University of Melbourne and Julia Cook, University of Newcastle find out what students think of their…
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How teachers can talk to children about disability
Disability should be embraced as part of human diversity, not something to fix or fear and it begins with how…
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Climate change affects your ability to spell
Climate risks compound existing inequalities. The same schools facing socio-educational disadvantage are those exposed to climate impacts.
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Beyond the suspension: How the Y NSW is reimagining school discipline
“No one benefits when a student is suspended from school. There are long-term impacts on broader systems like health, justice…
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Changes to the tax system that will affect teachers this year
Which major changes to the tax system that will affect teachers this year, and what do you need to know…
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Schools today also teach social and emotional skills. Why is this important? And what’s involved?
Researchers from Queensland University of Technology explain the importance of teaching social and emotional skills, and the many benefits
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Compassion fatigue in the classroom: Is it contributing to the teacher shortage?
Compassion fatigue is a key concern for teachers. Discover practical strategies to improve well-being in trauma-impacted settings.
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Tackling childhood trauma in schools
Experts at Flinders University will start work on a new model aimed at tackling childhood trauma in schools
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‘It is a seriously difficult role and only getting harder’: school principals speak about stress, violence and abuse in their jobs
Research by Paul Kidson, Herb Marsh and Theresa Dicke from ANU has revealed that almost half of school principals are…
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