Internet-based program designed to help meet expected high demand. By Dallas Bastian. Students will be able to study online for a bachelor of education (primary) through Swinburne Online’s new course. With many teachers in the workforce nearing retirement, a high ...

A comprehensive new study has shown a slip in the performance levels of Australian high school students as compared to the rest of the world, reinforcing doubts that we will achieve the federal government’s goal of reaching the top five ...

A new installment in a program that brings together the elderly and the young to make music is breaking down the barriers of age. By Amie Larter. Continuing its commitment to bring arts to the aged care environment, the Arts Health ...

The University of Canberra has announced that a new centre to help school and college teachers will be up and running by the beginning of next year. With millions of dollars in professional development being made available through the centre ...

  We asked you to nominate teachers who are making a real difference to their class, school or community. Here is our first Top 5 Inspiring Teachers round-up, as chosen by you. By Antonia Maiolo. After 15 years in the ...

  Online safety and behaviour are fast-evolving issues, but traditional education methods still work.  By Darcy Moore How do we best educate children to be thoughtful about their online security? Staying on top of the problem, when technological innovation gallops ...

  Many schools want to incorporate sustainability education, but don’t know where to start.  By Antonia Maiolo. Although many Australian schools have committed to incorporating sustainability education into the curriculum, new research shows that most have yet to do so. ...

  We asked you to nominate teachers who are making a real difference to their class, school or community. Here is our first Top 5 Inspiring Teachers round-up, as chosen by you. By Antonia Maiolo. After 15 years in the ...

Students are more likely to achieve their educational goals if they are happy. By Professor Timothy Sharp Teachers often assume that their students will be happy, engaged, and well behaved in school after they’ve achieved some of their academic goals. ...

  University of Melbourne expert tells NAPLAN inquiry teachers lack the resources and techniques to support their best learners.  By Antonia Maiolo Too many schools are failing to challenge their brightest pupils, a leading education academic has warned in a ...