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In The Classroom
New study shows how injuries, illnesses interrupt education and can lead to long-term consequences
A Macquarie University study has discovered that children who are affected by injury are more likely to have worse educational…
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In The Classroom
Australian Manual of Style goes online
Can infinitives be split?a When do you use a pie graph?b Can ‘Earth’ be preceded by ‘the’?c What…
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In The Classroom
Former HSC chief examiner recommends 5 productive pedagogies for writing in the senior years and beyond
Australian students’ performance in writing has attracted a lot of attention this year, particularly in the middle years where NAPLAN…
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News
Study maps hottest parts of the school
Australian researchers have mapped the hottest and coolest parts of outdoor school zones and found some reached up to 70…
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In The Classroom
Do Australian secondary school students have a ‘problem’ with writing?
Nearly a decade's worth of NAPLAN data and a sweeping review of how writing will be taught in NSW has…
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Health+Wellbeing
Sexual harassment in high school is not just a girl’s issue: new research
A recent study involving more than 4,000 participants found that both male and female students are likely to experience some…
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In The Classroom
Experts explain how remote learning has opened up opportunities for students
The Media Centre for Education Research Australia (MCERA) has created a weekly series that asks educational experts to address some…
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News
New website launches for teachers worried about student mental health during pandemic
The vast majority of teachers are worried about the impact the coronavirus pandemic has had on student mental health and…
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In The Classroom
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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News
Using 3D printing to engage students more deeply via hands-on learning: Opinion
Australian educators are finding themselves working with cutting-edge technology across the board, often getting up to speed with this technology…
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