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Australia tops World Education Games science competition
Science has proven to be Australia’s strong suit in the World Education Games. Held in October at Sydney’s Luna Park, the event drew 6 million students from 159 countries competing in science, mathematics and literacy challenges. Australia took home the Science ...
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Casuals not aware of pro development chances: expert
Awareness is key in getting casual relief teachers the same professional development opportunities as those who work full-time, an expert has said. Associate professor Lawrie Drysdale, from University of Melbourne’s Graduate School of Education, said while casual relief teachers (CRTs) ...
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Response to ISIS requires ‘soft’ approach, too: expert
Hard counter-terrorism responses to the Paris bombing risk neglecting de-radicalisation programs, which schools play a key role in, an expert has said. Hard responses could include military action, increased securitisation, toughened legislative measures and clamping down with law enforcement. Nationals ...
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Education too centralised: report
Education should be more decentralised so schools have more room to cater for individual student needs, a report has argued. The Case for Inclusive Learning Systems, released this week by the philanthropic Dusseldorp Forum, provides a framework for moving school ...
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Deakin University research is trying to unmask perceptions teenagers have of cosmetic surgery. Operation Belle, launched by Deakin education lecturer, Dr Michiko Weinmann, is seeking to interview young women about such surgery and use the information to develop an educational kit ...
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