The phrase ‘home schooling’ is being used to describe what parents in some states in Australia and globally are experiencing, with the temporary cessation of formal face-to-face schooling in lieu of remote modes of learning. Undoubtedly, some students will find ...
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‘Staggered approach’ best for back to school: NSW Teachers Federation
The federal president of the NSW Teachers Federation, Angelo Gavrielatos, has recommended returning to school in a "staggered" fashion after health restrictions lift, starting with Kindergarten and Year 12. Once authorities relax social distancing measures, instead of the entire student ...
More »‘Ingenious’ program ensures online learning focuses on real science during COVID-19 shutdown
The messaging surrounding school closures has justifiably been characterised as mixed, with some independent schools closing their doors while others (mainly in the public system) remain open for students of essential workers and those with special learning requirements. Whichever way ...
More »Year 12s, this is still your year: advice from a VC
Think you’ve got it tough sitting at home watching the news, rationing toilet paper and worrying about the future? Try being a current Queensland year 12 student. If you are one of the state’s 50,000+ year 12 students, you must ...
More »Is direct instruction for all? Government program aimed at improving Indigenous literacy fails to hit the mark
A new study conducted by the University of South Australia and Batchelor Institute of Indigenous Tertiary Education (BIITE) has found that a $30 million federal government program developed to improve literacy outcomes for Indigenous Australians has failed to meet its ...
More »No ‘Year 13’ as unis develop alternative assessments for next year’s intake
Education Minister Dan Tehan has made an assurance that all Australian students will graduate with an ATAR this year, despite the multitude of disruptions and uncertainty brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the decision to not entertain a Year ...
More »Australia’s outstanding teachers revealed
Twelve of Australia’s most outstanding teachers in early childhood, primary and secondary schools have been acknowledged in the National Excellence in Teaching Awards (NEiTA). This year grandparents, parents, school boards, secondary student councils, parent associations and other groups across Australia ...
More »‘Unsung teaching heroes’ come together via Twitter to keep learning alive at home
Despite plunges in school attendance and concerns over teachers’ wellbeing brought about by COVID-19, some inspirational teachers have taken to Twitter to share valuable ideas, resources and coping mechanisms. Indeed, the importance of teachers in the community was recognised last weeks. ...
More »Mental health expert offers top tips for 2020’s Year 12 students
Year 12 is a stressful period that’s jam-packed with content and finishes quite early in the year. Usually this is problematic enough, but with COVID-19 continuing to significantly complicate the education sector, this year will be particularly challenging for graduating ...
More »Top educators recognised in latest teaching awards
Twelve outstanding teachers and educational leaders have been named as winners of this year’s Commonwealth Bank Teaching Awards. Spread right around the country and covering schools small and large and located in remote areas and capital cities, the 12 teaching ...
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