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One of the newest trends in education is teaching students how to develop grit. But what’s even meant by ‘grit’? And what if grit means something different for everyone?
Public perception of teachers influences not only those who may be considering entering teaching, but also how those in this profession perceive themselves.
Despite a steady stream of reviews into teacher education, little action has been taken. It has become a ‘policy problem’. What is the evidence for current policy?
Here are some strategies that can help boost both teachers’ and their students’ confidence in maths.
Teachers’ lack of confidence in supporting students with autism calls for a better understanding of the disorder and how it may affect learning.
There is little evidence to show that teaching students according to perceived ‘learning styles’ has any positive effect on their learning.
We need to have fewer teachers, to pay them more on scales differentiated by skill, and to have more restricted entry into teacher education programs.
Children’s scribbles can tell us a lot about how they will progress in school.
There is little evidence that external inspections and evaluation measures produce better teachers.
Teacher education is set to become increasingly part-time, female-dominated, with more teachers working outside their area of expertise.
We have an oversupply of teachers, a lack of specialist teachers and an undervalued profession.
Listen up new teachers, here’s what you need to know before you hit the classroom.
Teaching philosophy for just one hour a week can improve children’s progress in writing, maths and reading.
Claims made by politicians and the media about what does and does not improve education outcomes are repeated on a regular basis. But is there much truth in them?
To close the gender gap in schools, we need to look at far more than just grades.
Apps, games and technologies like Pokémon Go should be approached with an open mind as they offer many potential avenues to employ an engaging, student-centred approach to education.
Teaching graduates are expected to meet new test standard from July 1 this year.
Focusing on progress – not just achievement – and investing in improving teaching practice will help to lift slipping standards in Australian schools.
Home-schooled children appear to do neither worse nor better than those who attend regular school, so why is there an increasing number of parents who are opting for their child to be educated at home?
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Associate Professor in Language, Literacy and TESL, University of Canberra
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Professor, Melbourne Graduate School of Education, The University of Melbourne
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Professor Emeritus Melbourne Graduate School of Education, The University of Melbourne
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Laureate Professor of Education, Director Teachers and Teaching Research Centre, University of Newcastle
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Associate Professor in Education, UNSW Sydney
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School Education Program Director, Grattan Institute
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Senior Lecturer & Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Course Coordinator, Curtin University
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International adviser, Mitchell Institute, Victoria University
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Professor and Director of the Centre for Inclusive Education, Queensland University of Technology
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Associate Professor, Digital Transformation, Monash University
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Emeritus Professor of Education, University of Derby
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Deputy Program Director, School Education, Grattan Institute
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Senior Lecturer in Philosophy and Education; Curriculum Director, UQ Critical Thinking Project, The University of Queensland
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Professor of Education, Durham University
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Professor, School of Education, University of Southern Queensland
