Australian schools

Suggestion handwriting should not be taught “horrifies” expert

A literacy specialist says she has been “horrified” to hear that some school teachers have been told by advisers that…

7 years ago

The gender gap in physics no laughing matter

Researchers made something of a splash with a recent article suggesting that gender gaps in student performance in physics could…

7 years ago

Principal’s bullying drives teacher to attempt suicide

A former teacher has received a substantial sum after suffering “soul-destroying” workplace bullying - which drove her to attempt suicide…

7 years ago

School uniforms: enhancing school identity or a discriminatory tool?

With the recent decision taken by one state's government to compel all schools to offer female students the option of…

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

Radical rethink needed to staff rural schools

Rural teaching needs a rethink, and a brand new specialised image to remedy the dearth of teachers willing to get…

7 years ago

Technology in the classroom to improve primary maths

Parents are demanding less screen time at school to balance the screens their kids watch at home. As a result,…

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

Should teachers make pledge to do no harm?

Members of police and security forces, those joining the armed forces have to pledge to abide by codes of conduct…

7 years ago

St John urges schools to educate in snake bite first aid

Deadly snake species call Australia home and correct first aid treatment is vital. St John Ambulance is urging teachers and…

7 years ago

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