soft skills
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In The Classroom
Why NAPLAN is not ‘soft’ enough: investing in the future ‘currency’ – opinion
NAPLAN is under fire again. “Outdated” and “inappropriate” are words used to describe the aims of NAPLAN in a recent…
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In The Classroom
Soft skills key for the careers of tomorrow: Dr Alexia Maddox – Podcast
EducationReview · Soft skills key for the careers of tomorrow | Dr Alexia Maddox A new study conducted by Oxford…
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In The Classroom
‘Future proofing’ students for the 21st century and how it can be done: Podcast
EducationReview · 'Future proofing' students for the 21st century and how it can be done: Podcast Professor Sandra Milligan from…
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Policy & Reform
As fact-checking uni course unveiled, experts argue for critical thinking from age four
RMIT is heralding its introduction of Australia's first 'fact-checking' university subject. The course, which will be mandatory for first year…
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Top Story
Two in five teachers don’t know how to teach soft skills
As the Mitchell Institute prefaced last month, soft skills, straightforward as they seem, can be difficult to teach. Now, there's…
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Podcasts
Mitchell Institute: ‘We need capabilities prioritised in Australian education now’
Citizens of the lucky country can no longer rely on good fortune for prosperity - they must rely on capabilities. This…
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In The Classroom
Some say Year 12 final exam pressure is no longer necessary
Having grown up the child of two high-achieving professionals and possessing the requisite academics, I commenced a law degree after…
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Policy & Reform
‘Infection of accountability’ ‘killing creativity’: stakeholders rail against education system
"It seems like everywhere we look … there's so much debate about education at the moment." Dr Sunil Badami is…
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Policy & Reform
Youth unemployment can’t be fixed with NAPLAN: Mitchell Institute
A senate inquiry has heard that Gonski funding aside, schools aren't doing enough to prepare students for life. Victoria University's…
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Policy & Reform
Principal pleads for cutback in skills, increase in knowledge
Educational institutions prioritising teaching skills over knowledge is "seriously fuzzy thinking", says Elizabeth Stone. The principal of Queenwood School for Girls, an independent…
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