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Adam Voigt: R-E-S-P-E-C-T….find out what it means to me!
The likelihood of the brain responding with positive affect to respectful interactions is extremely high and can be very rewarding…
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1 in 5 kids start school with health or emotional difficulties that challenge their learning
We can’t just look to individual schools and teachers to fix this. The whole of the education system needs reform…
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Teacher's Desk
Balancing screen time in schools & how theatre can help
There are differing opinions about how devices should be used in education. Theatre in education can be employed by teachers…
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Industry voices
Expanding suspension powers for schools is harmful and ineffective
Contrary to popular belief, suspension does not promote behavioural change. Research shows suspension is associated with an increase in anti-social…
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Education
Adam Voigt: Changing context is a start to changing student behaviour.
How do people behave in front of royalty versus at the pub? You can generate changes in student behaviour by…
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Soaring rates of suspensions and expulsions are not the answer, says academic.
Evidence shows suspensions and expulsions aren’t effective in changing a student’s conduct and carry major long-term risks for their welfare.
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Has “weak parenting” created a teenaged monster?
It seems that an epidemic of “weak parenting” has created a monster. The monster’s name? Prince Boofhead Syndrome (PBHS), and…
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How to keep new teachers in the job?
New teachers are leaving the profession at an alarming rate. How can we make them stay? Reasons for leaving include…
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