Teacher’s Desk

How VIC wants to ‘build the education state’

Free tampons, no more asbestos, school breakfast clubs, foreign language support, and other newly funded initiatives may set this state…

6 years ago

National Education Summit hype: Boosting student outcomes via video

Instructional video is a way to free up the teacher or leader to engage more actively with students and staff…

6 years ago

Are we teaching children to be afraid of exams?

Appraisals are influenced by the things we value and what we believe to be at stake. Exams might be appraised…

6 years ago

Teaching is too often seen as a fall-back option, and that’s unlikely to change anytime soon

A discourse that deems teaching second-rate, a fall-back position, something one does when marks fall short, speaks directly to Australia’s…

6 years ago

Learning Edge competition for innovative teachers

Teachers can enter by showcasing their skills in a three-minute video that displays innovative teaching methods, passion for their subject…

6 years ago

Almost every Australian teacher has been bullied by students or their parents, and it’s taking a toll

10% of teachers had been hit or punched by a student in the last year, 12.5% had a student damage…

6 years ago

Back to school for two stand-out principals

Two NSW principals have won the opportunity to learn from the best after being selected for this year’s prestigious Public Education…

6 years ago

Public schools actually outperform private schools, and with less money

Annual funding for government schools rose about 23% to A$42 billion, while funding for private schools jumped 42% to A$13…

6 years ago

Adam Voigt on teacher practice: explicit versus implicit

If your students are likely to provide answers like these, then my best guess is that you, like me for…

6 years ago

QLD education infrastructure investment boasts job boon

The Palaszczuk Government claims its investment in education infrastructure is delivering more schools, new and refurbished classrooms and supporting jobs…

6 years ago

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