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Workforce
Study finds personal traits required to be a great teacher
A project that studied 548 education professionals over three years has identified 50 indicators of quality that contribute to teacher…
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In The Classroom
âMy brain leaves the roomâ: what happens when teachers talk too much?
Haley Tancredi, Queensland University of Technology; Callula Killingly, Queensland University of Technology, and Linda J. Graham, Queensland University of Technology…
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In The Classroom
The false dichotomy of direct instruction vs inquiry-based learning â opinion
The debate between direct instruction and inquiry-based learning is often plagued by a flawed premise: that there will be a…
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In The Classroom
No water bottles allowed in this classroom
A prestigious school in Victoria is facing backlash from parents and students after banning water bottles in the classroom. Ballarat Clarendon College announced…
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Top Stories
Here’s what education and training job seekers are looking for
The latest data from job searcher SEEK says work-life balance is more important to job seekers in education and training…
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School Management
Whole language should be banned: Grattan Institute
One-third of Australian children can't read this sentence. The Grattan Institute says that fact is a preventable tragedy that will…
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Health+Wellbeing
9/10 schools do not have funds for disabled students
Public schools do not have the funds needed to educate the rapidly increasing numbers of students with disabilities, with nine…
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In The Classroom
How can schools make sure gifted students get the help they need?
Earlier this month, the New South Wales government announced it would roll out programs for gifted students in every public…
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In The Classroom
NSW teachers get ‘explicit teaching’ training
All NSW teachers will undergo 'explicit teaching' training in their staff development days at the start of term two, after…
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In The Classroom
Inquiry into civics and citizenship education
A parliamentary committee on Wednesday afternoon announced an inquiry into civics education, participation and engagement in Australia. The Joint Standing…
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