Southern Cross University has partnered with English Premier League club Liverpool FC to score a goal for local school-aged soccer fans. The football club has opened its Australian International Academy; extending its global reach. Similar centres operate all around the world, teaching local children ...
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Fieldwork shows teacher ‘what it means to be a scientist’
As well as gaining “a whole new appreciation about seaweed”, one school science teacher who went out in actual fieldwork said the experience helped her understand what it means to be a scientist – and bring that insight into her ...
More »Bringing drama in numbers: artists help teach maths
Maths teaching frequently involves chairs, desks, and an oft-frustrated teacher trying to get through to kids who might not care about the subject. But a new program throughout South Australian schools is getting major local arts organisations involved in teaching ...
More »Guide to help teachers prevent gender-based violence
A new curriculum resource has been released to help high school teachers learn how to prevent gender-based violence. Connect with Respect: Preventing gender-based violence in schools, authored by University of Melbourne education experts – and supported by various United Nations agencies ...
More »Inside the future of school textbook publishing
Dr Jan Zwar is an adjunct professor at Macquarie University and the author of a recent study into Australia's publishing industry, including the all-important primary and secondary school textbook market. Education Review recently spoke with Zwar to discuss changes in the market and what’s ...
More »Victoria’s most creative wanted for virtual reality Hothouse
Victorian high school students with an inclination towards the creative and visual arts are being encouraged to apply for one of 10 action-packed mentoring experiences curated by the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI). Called a Hothouse, this talent incubator ...
More »MOOC to help teachers keep tempo as music evolves
In the '60s, it was rock ‘n’ roll that got the kids’ ears ticking. In the '70s and '80s, hip-hop, disco and heavy metal had their glory days. Now, the compendium of emerging electronic genres is just one of the many beats of ...
More »Teens want more and better sex ed: research
Sex education is an awkward conversation that more teens want to have in school, research has identified. The Deakin University and University of South Australia researchers behind It’s not all about sex: Young people’s views about sexuality and relationship education surveyed ...
More »Safe Schools to stay in high schools only, scaled down
The Safe Schools Coalition (Safe Schools) will be limited to high schools, all links within resources must be to government-funded agencies, there should be more information available for parents and some lessons will be altered to become more age appropriate. These ...
More »Use your own adventure: the great outdoors as teacher
There is growing interest, in Australia and abroad, in examining the current system of education in relation to how it sets up children for futures in the modern world – or, perhaps, doesn’t. The school system has the tough job ...
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