On the occasion of World Teacher’s Day, on Oct. 5, a scholar explains why borrowing teacher quality models from high-scoring countries such as Finland, South Korea or Singapore is not effective.
Rating teachers doesn’t necessarily improve quality.
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There is little evidence that external inspections and evaluation measures produce better teachers.
By investing wisely in the best evidence-based teacher education programs, the government can foster quality teaching without increasing total funding.
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We need a major revamp of teacher education from the inside out that changes the model to provide all children with the education that is right for them.
Will the new education law help the most vulnerable kids?
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The ESSA, or the Every Child Succeeds Act, was considered to be a welcome replacement of the No Child Left Behind law. However, scholars point to some disturbing provisions in the new law.
Moroccan teacher Moulay Ismael Lamrani with his class. Research suggests that an induction year is extremely valuable for teachers just entering the profession.
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The first year at work is the toughest for novice teachers. Induction, guided by more experienced teachers, has proved an effective solution all over the world.
Christopher Pyne’s policies in the education portfolio were underpinned by liberal values of the free market, autonomy and education as a private commodity.
Teachers can learn a great deal from their pupils’ mistakes in maths.
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What if instead of dismissing wrong answers as a sign of failure, maths teachers tried to understand how their pupils came to that answer and then guided them in the right direction?
There’s more to being a good university lecturer than just projecting your voice. How can far deeper skills be developed?
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There is a chasm between the research knowledge base about reading literacy and teachers’ classroom practices. Standardisation could be a big part of the solution.
Is the writing on the wall for Sweden’s education system?
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The Teacher Education Ministerial Advisory Group report released today has much to live up to. After all, there have been a couple of dozen reports into teacher education over the past three decades. Is…
The review into teacher education says courses need to prove their graduates are classroom ready.
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A new report into teacher education in Australia has called for an overhaul of the system amid concerns students are being selected who aren’t fit to teach and some graduates are not classroom ready. The…
The teachers need teaching too.
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As politicians get out of their starting blocks early this year now campaigning for the general election has begun, it’s hard not to be sceptical about new education policy announcements. Politicians on…
Teachers are taking to Twitter.
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During the magical month of December 2013 teachers across the UK were given an early Christmas gift from the least expected donor. Twitter buzzed with the news. I first saw it thanks to @teachertoolkit…
Are teaching graduates well enough prepared to enter the classroom?
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Two reports released this week highlight that many teaching graduates don’t feel their university studies are sufficient to get them work-ready. A report released by ACER (Australian Council for Educational…
Great at the job: can we test for that?
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Television documentaries such as Tough Young Teachers and Educating Yorkshire have shown how a teacher’s “soft skills” are key for success in the classroom – both for novices and veterans. Audiences followed…
Teacher education and recruitment in Australia lags behind other nations, meaning we don’t get the same results, or the same respect.
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Barely a day goes by when people aren’t bemoaning the state of teacher education in Australia. Australian students’ results are declining, entry requirements for teachers aren’t high enough, teaching courses…
Do teachers’ grades affect how well they can teach?
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A common debate has resurfaced over teacher quality and the quality of teacher education in Australia. This time it was started by a leaked draft report into teacher education from the Australian Institute…