Teacher’s Desk
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Australian teachers have higher workloads fewer resources, says OECD report
60% of Australian teachers report that their professional development is curtailed by conflicts with their work schedule.
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Op-ed: The warning signs of bullying
Being informed, teaching help-seeking behaviours and empowerment is proven to reduce vulnerability to harm before it happens.
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Preparing students for a post-ATAR education
Woodleigh School principal Jonathan Walter says work needs to be done to reimagine the senior secondary pathways "so that we…
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Teachers are more depressed and anxious than the average Australian
Alarmingly, 17% screened positive for having probable alcohol abuse or dependence.
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The Coalition’s $10 million for Year 1 phonics checks would be wasted money
Not teaching pre-service teachers how to teach phonics is not an option.
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Teachers face NAPLAN-style numeracy & literacy tests
Victoria was the first state to prevent teaching students who failed or missed the mark on these tests from teaching…
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Reinstating respect for teachers: What can be done?
A perfect storm is brewing in education and it’s likely to have a major impact for many years.
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I shadowed a student for a day
On Monday, March 4, I put on the school uniform and set off to meet Will, bright and early at…
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Maths hero Eddie Woo inspired by teachers in new role
Mr Woo said the success of his Wootube videos suggested that “deep down people really want to engage with maths”.
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Public schools deserve better
The latest issue of School News magazine went to print during election week this term.
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