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School Management
Community, communication and compassion key when leading schools in lockdown – new report
A study into the experiences of school leaders during the first round of COVID-19 related school shutdowns in 2020 has…
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News
Why would I want a ‘dead horse’? New slang contributions sought by Australian Dictionary Centre
I grew up in a house where slang was part of our everyday vernacular, something that brought us together in…
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In The Classroom
Tackling the misalignment between evidence-based research and literacy approaches in schools: opinion
On the first day of the school year as a graduate teacher I encountered a slap in the face. My…
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In The Classroom
Self-determination theory and other associated academic considerations: part 3
Research informs that feelings of social connectedness, attachment, belonging, self-efficacy and self-confidence also help to develop and advance a student’s…
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News
STEM teacher shortage still an issue academics, industry bodies warn
A shortage of maths and science teachers at a Queensland high school has exposed the growing crisis facing schools in…
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School Management
How visitor management systems can help promote health and safety at schools: opinion
COVID-19 caused significant disruption for Australians in 2020, with rapid lockdowns, changing restrictions and social distancing guidelines a constant source…
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In The Classroom
Self-determination theory and other associated academic considerations: Part 2
For William Hazlitt, the education process should have, as one of its central aims, the goal of creating the next…
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In The Classroom
Australian Manual of Style goes online
Can infinitives be split?a When do you use a pie graph?b Can ‘Earth’ be preceded by ‘the’?c What…
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News
School teachers rank highly, beat university lecturers, in survey of most trusted professions
A new ranking of Australians’ perceptions of the professions has seen 74 per cent of respondents rate school teachers as…
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In The Classroom
Self-determination theory and other associated academic considerations: Part 1
A great deal of research has taken place dealing with intrinsic and extrinsic influences pertaining to learning and learning engagement.…
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