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Newspeak is distorting the meanings of pedagogy, curriculum and education itself. By Philip Roberts. I was reading Orwell’s 1984 again recently. It prompted me to think what education would be like in the dystopian system of English socialism from his ...

The experiences of Australian teachers abroad show how many factors can influence the study of English as a second language. By Antonia Maiolo. With English language skills in high demand around the world, more and more Australian teachers are taking ...

Study results call into question whether barring children from class is good for them. By Dallas Bastian. New research shows that suspensions may be damaging to students and don’t solve their behaviour problems. The purpose of the research, conducted by ...

Teachers develop new concepts around the widely accepted idea that manners of learning vary. By Fran Molloy. Whilst debates rage over curriculum content, teaching styles, technology, exams and even homework, there’s one thing most classroom teachers have embraced, and that ...

Maths expert says attempts to dominate international tests are too stressful for students. Global competitiveness and achievement in numeracy and literacy should be the objectives our education system aspires to but not at the cost of children’s wellbeing, an expert argues. ...

The benchmark tests are causing more parents to buy personal help for their children. By Dallas Bastian The number of parents paying for private tutoring after the release of NAPLAN scores has surged. Australian Tutoring Association (ATA) CEO Mohan Dhall ...

Teachers’ salary increases will be tied to student test scores in Victoria. By Antonia Maiolo. Students’ results will determine whether teachers get a pay rise in Victoria. Criteria such as student test outcomes and NAPLAN results will now be used ...

It’s tempting to copy places outperforming Australia in international tables, but academics say their methods may not translate here. By Dallas Bastian. Australia’s slipping performance in international league tables has raised questions about whether our education systems should try to ...

Conference speakers focus on the environments, methods and students of the coming century. By Lara Caughey. The EduTECH 2014 conference brought thousands of attendees, international speakers and exhibitors to the Brisbane Convention Centre to discuss how to reshape the K–12 ...

Head of contentious review says Budget’s changes will hurt state schools in need. By Antonia Maiolo. David Gonski, the architect of Labor’s 2011 school funding review, broke his silence on his controversial scheme, slamming the government for its decision to ...