In the past few weeks, mathematics has made the headlines of the education sector news. Amongst the issues are a new curriculum, the lowest enrolment rate ever in Australia in for Year 12 students, and peak bodies advocating for better ...
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The skill of the self: Educating for purpose in the world – opinion
Australia’s resilience through the Covid-19 pandemic relied on the power of its digital infrastructure and the ability of citizens to engage in new ways. Schools and teachers stood at the forefront of the challenge, innovating at short notice for remote ...
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Teaching is a diverse practice in which professionals develop their own style over time, and multiple methods are available to prepare and deliver lessons. Through his new book, author Dr Nigel Wilson has developed a new teaching method – the ...
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High school students across Australia will soon be able to learn about the risks of drugs and alcohol through a new, interactive online game. Developed by researchers from Edith Cowan University and drug awareness non-profit Sideeffect Australia, the game is ...
More »Expert says financial literacy should be taught in schools – podcast
Most students lack knowledge when it comes to financial literacy and have little understanding of concepts such as superannuation or savings, new research from Griffith University reveals. Co-author and lecturer in finance and financial planning in the Griffith Business School, ...
More »Lessons from Ukraine on the importance of planning – opinion
Whatever happens, and however the war will end in Ukraine, the world has learnt a lot. It is not only the military, politicians and economists who can draw lessons from this war but also educationists. Education researchers, especially mathematics education ...
More »What to expect as a first year teacher: advice from your peers
With Term 2 being one of the busiest of the year, newly appointed teachers are in for a hectic ride. Education Review asked experienced teachers to share not only what they wished they knew before starting the job but also ...
More »Swimming against the tide: streaming students may not be the best option – podcast
In Australia, about 98% of schools are using some form of streaming to organise students into different classes based on their abilities. Yet, new research from the School of Education at Edith Cowan University suggests some students find streaming to ...
More »Expert says remote learning should be included in the curriculum – podcast
Schools around Australia have been stricken by the latest surge in Covid-19, forcing classes to close or operate with minimal staff. For the past two weeks, at least 25 per cent of NSW public school students and teachers have been ...
More »Job characteristics linked with greater teacher well-being and lower attrition: opinion
Low teacher well-being and high teacher attrition are issues faced by many teachers, schools and educational systems. Pinpointing job supports that are associated with greater well-being and lower attrition among teachers is, therefore, important. This is particularly true during COVID-19, ...
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