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A place for teachers, psychologists and counsellors to continue to learn.
Inclusive Education5 opportunities and 5 challenges the NCCD offers schools and teachers
The Nationally Consistent Collection of Data is more than just a funding model, it empowers teachers and schools to better understand the needs of their students with a disability and make decisions about their learning. But it also comes with its challenges.
英语|儿童早期How aged-care facilities can become language labs for preschoolers
In Australia there are limited opportunities for young children to be immersed in language. There are also few trained second-language carers, educators and teachers working in early childhood.
English5 ways graphic novels can help learners reconnect with reading and writing
Graphic novels are riding a wave of popularity because of their easy-to-read mix of text and visual content. But how can they be used in the classroom?
LeadershipHow school leaders can empower their students
Empowering students in their learning is an idea that has received significant attention in recent times. And now many schools and networks run programs to enhance student agency and student voice.
Health and wellbeing | Early ChildhoodHow early childhood educators can support children who have a parent with a diagnosed mental illness
In Australia, 1 in 5 children have at least one parent living with a mental illness. For young children this makes them more vulnerable to develop their own mental health problems, or to experience behavioural issues.
Leadership3 ways experienced educators can effectively mentor student teachers
The demand for mentors for pre-service teachers is at an all-time high. But how can educators provide effective support?
Sustainability7 ways teachers and schools can support student action on climate change
Concerned about the health of our planet, but not sure what you can do about it? There is a way teachers, schools (and parents) can help the next generation to learn to live sustainably.
Inclusive EducationHow teachers in mainstream schools can support students with Autism spectrum disorder
The number of children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasing around the world. More teachers are responsible for educating children with autism in mainstream schools. But what is the best way to support these learners and their teachers?
Mathematics | Primary EducationHow to get your Grade 1 and 2 students to think like mathematicians
A team from Monash Education have been working with teachers to trial the effectiveness of teaching with challenging maths tasks in the early years of primary school.
Technology6 ways to use video effectively in class
Teachers source 85% of their instructional videos from YouTube. But what makes the videos educational, rather than just a time-filler?
STEM Education | Early ChildhoodFive steps for early childhood educators to create a Conceptual PlayWorld
With a pushdown of school-style curriculum into preschools, kindergartens and childcare centres, it can be difficult for teachers to maintain a play-based program.
STEM EducationFive ways teachers can encourage girls in STEM
Research shows negative stereotyping and unconscious bias impacts girls’ participation in science, engineering, technology and mathematics (STEM) at school. It also points to the benefit of role models and fostering positive attitudes towards these subjects.
Health & Physical EducationHow focusing on the pleasure of movement helps HPE teachers create lessons that last a lifetime
Valuing movement is one of the key ideas in the new health and physical education curriculum. It’s an idea that can go well beyond traditional three-week sport and game cycles.
LeadershipHow school leaders can support out-of-field teachers
One in four teachers of Year 7-10 students in Australian schools are teaching outside their specialist subject areas. For graduate teachers, this number rises to one in three. But what’s the best way school leaders can provide support?
Health & Physical EducationFive ways school camps create life-changing experiences
There's more to school camps than staying up late and swinging from a rope. For young people it can be one of the most significant experiences of their life.
