University of Canberra education expert is calling for more in-school support and a better understanding of teaching to stop qualified teachers from walking away from the profession. Dr Misty Adoniou from the University of Canberra said to retain high-quality teachers ...
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Supervising uni students
The Independent Education Union has had a breakthrough in its campaign to increase incentives and improve payment for teachers providing prac supervision for trainee teachers. The Australian Catholic University has become the first University to sign a memorandum of understanding ...
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CQUniversity’s Dr Linda Pfeiffer recently visited Brisbane for a ‘FameLab’ event designed to encourage the ‘new voices of science and engineering’. Pfeiffer presented a three-minute YouTube video detailing the possibilities for science education when passionate and enthusiastic scientists work with ...
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A new book profiling sports stars has been developed to encourage kids to read. Part of the series, Legends of League, the book was written by Australian Catholic University researcher Suzan Hirsch, a specialist in literacy for children. Hirsch has ...
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Placing health and PE within education faculties sends a message that physical fitness is for all. By Tim Lynch. Is health a club? There are many sporting or physical activity clubs people can join to be amongst others with similar ...
More »Older teachers face age bias
Officials say profession needs to embrace the contributions of young and old. By Antonia Maiolo. Discrimination against older employees is the latest challenge facing the teaching profession, experts warn. “In its 2018 projections for the teaching workforce, the Department of ...
More »Curriculum gets down to business
Program returns to inspire young entrepreneurs throughout schools. By Antonia Maiolo. Primary schools across Australia are adopting innovative ways to foster leadership and entrepreneurship skills in students as early as Year 4 with the re-launch of a program that also ...
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Researcher to examine how teachers feel about their ability to teach students with special needs in regular classrooms. By Antonia Maiolo. A rise in the number of students with special needs being integrated into regular classrooms has a researcher questioning ...
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Class excursions overseas often benefit the teachers as much as the students. By Dallas Bastian. Excursions that link to the curriculum are not just beneficial for students, they can also play a role in an educator’s professional development and lead ...
More »A most unwelcome change
Our survey finds that several teachers would like to see the coming National Curriculum review disappear. By Antonia Maiolo. Our latest survey asked school staff across the country for their opinions on what will be the biggest challenges teachers can ...
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