Teaching Resources
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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‘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…
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