Opinion
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Expert says direct instruction should not be the only method: response to NSW education inquiry
The recent parliamentary inquiry into the state of NSW's education system painted a grim picture and put forward over 60 recommendations…
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Education sector’s response to latest PISA results – podcast
This week was all about Australia’s underwhelming 2018 PISA results, so I thought it would be appropriate to produce a…
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“The pen is mightier than the sword”: Podcast on the art of writing
Linguist, writing aficionado, consultant and founder of Lifelong Literacy, Lyn Stone explains – through her trademark eloquent language – just…
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Vox pop: Should mobile phones be banned in the classroom?
Mobile phones: are they a tool for learning or a distraction that send teachers (and some students) crazy? Following Victoria's…
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Vox pop: Should students participate in climate strikes on school days?
Education Review took to the streets of Sydney on the day of the Climate Strike 4 Action to ask people…
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Studying for success – Part 4: Preparing for high-stakes tests
With HSC exams quickly approaching, it's timely to refresh our knowledge of how to prepare for high-stakes tests – in…
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Expert calls for better literacy instruction for students and teachers
Qualified linguist Lyn Stone is an expert in what she does, but someday she hopes to be made "redundant". Until…
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‘I just laugh’: John Marsden’s response to pro-bullying accusations
John Marsden is best known for his top-selling Tomorrow When the War Began YA series, in which a group of…
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This week’s hot topic: Mark Latham’s views on teacher pay and performance-based funding
Whether you agree with him or not, Mark Latham is always passionate about getting things done, and his latest agenda…
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Should teachers be paid according to performance? Vox pop
The debate over whether high-performing teachers should be paid more is an evergreen yet vexed issue. Indeed, politician Mark Latham…
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