education

Simplistic advice for teachers on how to teach won’t work

Big data analysis is now widespread in many fields, including education. Education systems look for large-scale evidence-based accounts of “what…

6 years ago

Tassie teachers recognised for excellence in education

Jeremy Rockliff, Tasmanian minister for education and training issued congratulations to the 16 Tasmanian Department of Education Awards for Excellence…

7 years ago

Checks and balances vital for fair disability funding

Before Gonski 2.0, only students who received disability funding were counted in the top ups for needs-based funding. The onus…

7 years ago

Helping students navigate ‘dodgy’ web content

When students’ abilities to distinguish between questionable and valid online content was tested, only 9% of high school students and…

7 years ago

Aussie NASA will see student engagement skyrocket

Could the new Australian space agency play a vital role in inspiring students to take up science, technology, engineering and…

7 years ago

Education researchers call for ‘slow school’ movement

Australian schools are caught up in a “cult of speed” - largely driven by NAPLAN reporting, which is focused on…

7 years ago

What is creativity and why do schools need it?

Although educators claim to value creativity, they don’t always prioritise it. Teachers often have biases against creative students, fearing that creativity in…

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

Maths anxiety is causing a shortage of young scientists

Does the thought of doing long division, or solving a bit of algebra give you the shivers? You’re likely to…

7 years ago

Infographic: Are we making progress on Indigenous education?

Is progress actually being made on Indigenous education? This infographic looks at various areas including policy, scholarships, school leadership, literacy…

7 years ago

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