According to The Advertiser (30 September 2019), ‘In 2016, the Teachers Registration Board SA cited legal advice that the [LANTITE] tests could not be retrospectively imposed as an extra requirement, so made them mandatory only for students who began their ...
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Study finds it’s what children read that matters
While the act of reading anything has long been encouraged, a study of 43,000 Spanish students has concluded that it is the quality of the reading material that really matters. Conducted by the University of Malaga and University College London ...
More »Does GATE have a place in primary schools? Opinion
Finding the perfect school for a child is one of the most important decisions a parent will make. But when it comes to students who are academically gifted, finding a school that will challenge them and foster their abilities is ...
More »Is the LANTITE contributing to the ‘collapse’ of the Australian teaching profession?
When Education Review published an opinion piece by Mihad Ali highlighting her frustration with the Literacy and Numeracy Test for Initial Teacher Education (LANTITE), it sparked a debate online both on our Twitter and comments page. While many commentators believed that strong literacy ...
More »Research shows teens sleeping in is best for mood, academic achievement
The teen tendency to sleep in may be to their benefit, according to experts currently researching the impact of changes in sleep, body clock and light on teenage brains. Monash University sleep scientists are conducting the research to uncover how ...
More »2019 NAPLAN Report: CEO hopeful of a turnaround in writing achievement
The latest NAPLAN National Report shows there have been gains made in several domains and year levels, most importantly in writing. “At the national level, compared to 2008, the performance of Australian students in Year 5 numeracy, Years 3 and ...
More »The power of play and importance of students reconnecting with the natural world
Are Australian schools doing enough to facilitate play-time at school, in particular outdoor play? The answer, according to Western Sydney University’s Professor Tonia Gray, is a resounding ‘no’. “Contrary to the belief we Aussies are a nature-loving outdoor nation, we’re ...
More »UNSW study reveals the dangers of online alcohol purchases for youths
UNSW public health researchers say tougher laws are required to reverse the trend of under-18s with alcohol dependence purchasing liquor “at the touch of the button”. To reach their findings, public health researchers “examined the sales, marketing and delivery practices" ...
More »What Australia can learn from Finland’s education system – Michael Lawrence – Podcast
When English and Music teacher Michael Lawrence visited Finnish schools in 2017, many teachers asked him why Australia used a test like NAPLAN to assess students, particularly young ones. For them, education is all about learning, not testing. The ultimate ...
More »Premier welcomes findings from parliamentary inquiry into ailing NSW education system
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has applauded the parliamentary inquiry into NSW's school performance, headed by committee chair Mark Latham, after its release this week. Speaking to smh.com.au ahead of the SMH Schools Summit, she said: “I applaud the committee for ...
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