Schools
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It’s not what sport children play, but how they play it that matters
The myth that sport itself is ideally suited to help disadvantaged young people develop “socially” and “psychologically” has obscured the…
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School perimeter fencing: do fence me in!
Remember the days in the old schoolyard? Well, schoolyards are still around, and while they may contain more interesting play…
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How teaching philosophy could help combat extremism
Young people today are constantly at risk of indoctrination – whether deliberate or inadvertent. This can be by advertisers, politicians,…
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NAPLAN Online: glitches, challenges and opportunities
Against the backdrop of some fierce criticism, loudly proclaimed concerns, and in the case of one state, a decision not…
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How virtual reality technology is changing the way students learn
For many years, schools and universities have had to change the way they work and teach in order to fit…
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Why do schools want all students to look the same?
Why are schools so obsessed with all children looking the same? Since the later part of the 20th century, schools…
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Anzac Day resources for schools
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan said every school in Australia would receive books and posters to educate students about…
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Birmingham: misbehaviour infectious, more control for teachers
New reports released overnight have confirmed Australia risks falling behind the world unless educators and policymakers take action to target…
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Education
Govt releases teaching resource for digital technologies
A new online learning hub will help to demystify computer coding and digital technologies in Australian classrooms, supporting teachers and…
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