Opinion
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Do we need another imported education guru? Trusting teachers to make classroom decisions
We have many great teachers and fine schools in Australia, so why do we continue to look for‘education gurus’, usually…
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Eddie Woo on World Teachers’ Day
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization's (UNESCO's) theme for this World Teachers' Day, celebrated on October 5, is…
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3 ways we can implement Education for Sustainable Development into teaching
Education is bestowed a specific role in empowering young generations to address global challenges like poverty, inequality, climate change, and…
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Opinion – Disquiet in the playground: Explicit teaching and other buzzwords
There are quite a few phrases and words in Australian education right now that are raising eyebrows amongst many teacher-education…
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Six tips to support beginning teachers in the first seven years
According to research published in the Australian Journal of Education, up to 50 per cent of teachers leave the profession…
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The forgotten lessons in initial teacher education – opinion
It has been 40 years since teacher training colleges transformed into universities. Is it perhaps time to revisit the college's…
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The consequences of Covid-era academic leniency – opinion
The global pandemic has forced us to rethink many aspects of our lives, including education. In an attempt to accommodate…
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The false dichotomy of direct instruction vs inquiry-based learning – opinion
The debate between direct instruction and inquiry-based learning is often plagued by a flawed premise: that there will be a…
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Rating schoolgirls part of the toxic violence women face: Opinion
This story discusses sexual harassment, sexual assault and violence against women. Please reach out to 1800 737 732 if you…
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Belonging begins at the bell: Combatting student disengagement
According to recent reports, chronic absenteeism, defined as students missing 10 per cent or more of the school year, continues…
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