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In The Classroom
Five tips for getting girls into STEM for good
The gender imbalance in STEM fields is well documented. The need for more women in physics, engineering and computer science-related professions –…
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Abolish homework, punishments and rewards: Kohn
‘Let’s get rid of homework and grades.’ Any teacher who told a classroom this would probably become very popular with…
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FedUni prepares to welcome teachers and teacher educators for ATEA conference
Teachers, and the teachers who teach them to be teachers, will descend upon Federation University in Ballarat, 100 kilometres north-west…
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The thought that counts: putting a premium on effective thinking
Sunshine Coast Grammar School's head of primary puts a premium on developing the ability to think effectively in all situations…
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Show them the world: virtual technology opening doors
Virtual technology in the classroom allows students to explore new domains like never before. Curriculum planning is always a challenge,…
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Principals directly influence exam results: study
University of Melbourne economists have determined that school principals have a direct impact on students’ scores in standardised testing, such as…
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Opinion: Schools can learn from flexible providers
We congratulate Kambrya College on inviting us all to share in its journey of creating a world-class school. Revolution School…
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In The Classroom
Measure students’ soft skills: Mitchell Institute
A university think tank wants the soft skills of schoolchildren to be measured, including critical thinking ability, work ethic and…
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Focus is on unimportant issues, misconceptions: Hattie
The education debate is focused on issues that don’t matter, if John Hattie’s research is to be believed. But a survey behind…
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Techguide
Opinion: Classrooms that learn about students
The internet of things will add detail and flexibility to personalised learning. By Mark Verbloot The classroom of the future…
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