Learning

Are we teaching children to be afraid of exams?

Appraisals are influenced by the things we value and what we believe to be at stake. Exams might be appraised…

5 years ago

Teaching is too often seen as a fall-back option, and that’s unlikely to change anytime soon

A discourse that deems teaching second-rate, a fall-back position, something one does when marks fall short, speaks directly to Australia’s…

5 years ago

Melbourne primary school launches world’s largest mindfulness initiative

75% of Australian primary school students suffer from anxiety about school life, a new survey reveals.

5 years ago

Primary school students learning opera

Featuring a live audience of primary school students, classrooms can send questions throughout the workshop and are encouraged to interact…

5 years ago

Learning Edge competition for innovative teachers

Teachers can enter by showcasing their skills in a three-minute video that displays innovative teaching methods, passion for their subject…

5 years ago

Schools continue transition to NAPLAN Online

More than half of NSW public schools will participate in NAPLAN Online in 2019 with all schools expected to complete…

5 years ago

Back to school for two stand-out principals

Two NSW principals have won the opportunity to learn from the best after being selected for this year’s prestigious Public Education…

5 years ago

Public schools actually outperform private schools, and with less money

Annual funding for government schools rose about 23% to A$42 billion, while funding for private schools jumped 42% to A$13…

5 years ago

Adam Voigt on teacher practice: explicit versus implicit

If your students are likely to provide answers like these, then my best guess is that you, like me for…

5 years ago

The Canberra experience: delivering the Australian curriculum

It has a rich collection of attractions providing curriculum-linked education programs immersing students in hands-on learning in spaces, where real-life…

5 years ago

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