Parents of course want to protect their children from difficulty. But sometimes this desire to ‘help’ kids can hamper their development.
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Students who experience something unexpected during the exam period may be eligible for special consideration. This can minimise the impact on their overall marks.
Tutoring can go for a short burst to prepare for an exam or it may be a regular thing to help with ongoing learning.
Our new study surveyed more than 3,000 academic and professional staff at Australian universities about how they are using generative AI in their work.
There are many reasons why children may need to have a significant break from school. It can help to return gradually.
A recent study shows generative AI is not the academic powerhouse it is often made out to be.
Young people are growing up in an era where – thanks to technology – boredom is rare. This can be challenging for classroom teachers, who want to encourage their students to reflect and contemplate.
Adults use these phrases all the time to try and support children. But this type of praise may not always be helpful or healthy.
Today we removed an article titled “Should we ditch big exam halls? Our research shows how high ceilings are associated with a lower score”, because the original research has been retracted.
We have been evaluating a trial of AI in South Australian schools. Teachers acknowledge the risks but say it can reduce time pressures and help students learn.
Reading isn’t natural for humans – but storytelling is. Using decades of data, my new research highlights the role of parents in encouraging a love of books long before children start school.
Many higher education institutions are focusing on innovation to be relevant. But this is only half of the puzzle. They also need to be teaching students how to be entrepreneurs.
In September, many universities are making early offers to Year 12 students. This is a contentious practice but research shows it can provide much-needed support to young people.
Big EdTech is increasingly filling a gap left by university underfunding. But tertiary stakeholders must question whether such “solutions” really contribute to a university education.
A new report also recommends free early education and care for families earning under $80,000 from 2026.
The focus of media and political debates has been on teenagers and social media. But studies have shown about one in four Australian kids between eight and12 use social media too.
An expert in child development explains why some kids are prone to pick up the nearest stick – or even banana – and turn it into a weapon.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said ‘parents are worried sick’ about kids and social media as he announced he would introduce a ban this year.
In a new project, researchers looked at how to teach high school students to be safer with their phones.
Many employers want staff who can work in a team, manage complex projects and communicate well. They value problem-solving skills and adaptability. Now consider the skills taught in drama class.
The federal education minister has warned ‘stubborn’ states they could miss out on extra funds if they don’t agree to the current offer on school reform.
Parents offer rewards because they think it will help a child reach a desired goal. But it is more helpful to focus on effort than ‘success’.
When it comes to starting lessons, research says ‘the sooner the better’. But pinpointing a precise age depends on a range of factors.
Fewer than one in ten teen girls surveyed could identify when ovulation happens in a menstrual cycle – even though many of them had had their period for years.
This week, Education Minister Jason Clare made an announcement that could reshape the landscape of international education in Australia.