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Keep teachers in classrooms

University of Canberra education expert is calling for more in-school support and a better understanding of teaching to stop qualified teachers from walking away from the profession. Dr Misty Adoniou from the University of Canberra said to retain high-quality teachers ...

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Supervising uni students

The Independent Education Union has had a breakthrough in its campaign to increase incentives and improve payment for teachers providing prac supervision for trainee teachers. The Australian Catholic University has become the first University to sign a memorandum of understanding ...

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A joint approach to classroom science

CQUniversity’s Dr Linda Pfeiffer recently visited Brisbane for a ‘FameLab’ event designed to encourage the ‘new voices of science and engineering’. Pfeiffer presented a three-minute YouTube video detailing the possibilities for science education when passionate and enthusiastic scientists work with ...

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Boots and books

A new book profiling sports stars has been developed to encourage kids to read. Part of the series, Legends of League, the book was written by Australian Catholic University researcher Suzan Hirsch, a specialist in literacy for children. Hirsch has ...

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