Ancient rituals and games possess characteristics like repetition, structure and the use of symbolic objects that aid students in understanding the world.
Once considered a novelty in school, hip-hop has spawned an array of educational programs and initiatives that are reshaping the way educators teach and how students learn.
A major international report says the “disciplinary climate” in Australian schools is among the “least favourable” in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
We work as part of a team researching drug education. Schools tell us there are rising expulsions due to vaping. We have also heard of students being home schooled so they can continue to vape.
You might have seen teachers on TikTok dancing to the latest viral song with their students. Or dressing up to show how many different jobs they do in a given day.
In 2008 the groundbreaking education book ‘Visible Learning’ was released. A sequel published this month finds teaching is still the most important factor when it comes to student learning
The National Party’s new curriculum policy proposes reforms, when there are already several underway. What schools and teachers really need is more funding and less change.
Despite the high numbers of casual academic staff in Australia, surprisingly little research has been done on their working conditions and experiences.
For many teachers, grading is an individualized effort – not one consistent with other teachers.
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