Bridging the perceived disconnect between universities and schools is the aim of a new Monash University program designed to better prepare teachers. Justen O’Connor, senior lecturer for the faculty of education at Monash University, said there has been ongoing criticism ...
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Queensland Museum Network’s new partnership to support STEM
A new million dollar partnership aims to inspire young Queensland minds to aim high in the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM). With the support of a $3.95 million partnership announced last week between natural gas producer QGC ...
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Education program delivers six-fold return to disadvantaged areas in NSW
A Commonwealth Government program has delivered a $54 million investment return for some of the state’s most disadvantaged communities, a KPMG audit released today has found. Delivered via a partnership of five major universities (University of Western Sydney, University of ...
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Teach computer science, coding young
Teaching young kids computer science and coding is a good idea, argues a Charles Sturt University (CSU) expert, who says primary-aged children take to digital technology at a relatively fast rate. Jason Howarth, course director at the CSU school of ...
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University of Canberra researchers have launched a new resource to get kids active earlier in life. The Physical Literacy Activities Yearbook (PLAY) comprises 200 activity suggestions to help teachers prepare and deliver fun physical education for primary school students. It ...
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