Internet learning can be the answer for teachers looking to squeeze in required professional development hours. In two years, most Australian teachers will be part of an annual renewal process. Starting in 2016, full-timers will be required to complete 20 ...

The proportion of males teaching primary school is tiny; stakeholders and experts take a look at why and what it means. By Dallas Bastian. Stereotypes and low pay are amongst the reasons relatively few men are teaching in primary school, ...

The experiences of Australian teachers abroad show how many factors can influence the study of English as a second language. By Antonia Maiolo. With English language skills in high demand around the world, more and more Australian teachers are taking ...

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 ...

Lyn Stone believes everyone is born a linguist. She tells Antonia Maiolo how she makes the mysteries of the English language clear to teachers and students. Melbourne linguistic specialist Lyn Stone recently launched Spelling for Life – a handbook for ...

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 ...

As the pressure ratchets up, here are some institutional ways to help teachers handle it better. By Antonia Maiolo. Teachers are feeling more stressed than ever as evidence shows that workplace bullying is becoming a main source for growing anxiety. ...

Maths anxiety is affecting the teaching and learning of the subject but there are ways to overcome it. By Dallas Bastian. “When would we ever use this in the real world?” It’s a question just about every mathematics teacher will ...

There are many active, fun, hands-on ways to teach the essential concepts to young learners. You can even make numbers beautiful. By Joseph Grotowski and Marty Ross. Charles Darwin famously described a mathematician as “a blind man in a dark ...

  Teaching has a hard time keeping the fresh, creative minds it attracts. A recent study looks for answers. By Antonia Maiolo. Too many young teachers, particularly the most talented ones, are leaving the profession early on in their careers, ...