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Union supports call for tough standards on teaching courses
The Australian Education Union has called on the federal education minister to fix declining entry standards for teaching courses. This comes after professor John Hattie, head of the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL), expressed his support for ...
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Federal, state conflict confusing schools: expert
Conflict between state and federal policy is leaving the schools sector confused about who is in charge, an expert has said. Dr Glenn Savage, from University of Melbourne’s Graduate School of Education, said there are degrees of confusion throughout the schooling ...
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Emotional stress burns out teachers: research
A Victoria University researcher has shown emotional stress is linked to teacher burnout. College of Education PhD candidate Jean Hopman said nearly 1-in-3 teachers burnout in their first five years because the emotions they feel in the classroom overwhelm them. ...
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Educator dispels myths about dyslexia
An education expert has reminded parents and educators that dyslexia cannot be cured, only well managed. Dr Linda Westphalen, senior lecturer in the University of Adelaide’s School of Education, whose son has dyslexia, said while the condition will have an impact ...
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