Teaching Resources

Is classroom decoration a learning aid or a distraction?

This article argues highly-decorated classrooms are more of a distraction than an aid to learning, particularly for early primary students, and…

7 years ago

Trying a new behaviour approach? Don’t give up!

This week, Adam Voigt encourages teachers to persevere with new approaches to behaviour management. After all, you chose them carefully,…

7 years ago

Optimum class seating plan, does it exist?

Seating plans – the bane of many teachers’ existence. Emily Aslin explored the research about optimum seating arrangement in class,…

7 years ago

Leopold PS restores justice with mentor, Adam Voigt

Adopting a restorative practice under the guidance of Adam Voigt has transformed tension into talking, and conflict into communication. Behaviour…

7 years ago

How to teach and engage Aboriginal students

Teaching Aboriginal students requires sensitivity and knowledge about Aboriginal cultural protocols. Successful programs relate content to real life and build…

7 years ago

The importance of time-disclosure in class

This week, Adam Voigt delights us with sports stories and well-reasoned tips on time-disclosure. If you tell students how long…

7 years ago

What is distracting our year 12s from study?

New research shows 84 percent of year 12 students in one state are distracted by mobile phones. What are the…

7 years ago

Minister says graduate teaching test ‘lifting the bar’

According to a information released by the federal government, the rollout of performance assessments for new teachers graduating in 2018…

7 years ago

‘Learning by doing’ fuels science engagement

Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines have never been more important to Australia’s future. Is it time to get…

7 years ago

Should children be exposed to news on terrorism?

Reports of terrorism fill news bulletins. Should our students be exposed to these reports? How should teachers help them understand…

7 years ago

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