Why did we ever stray from phonetics-based learning?

Tue, 12/03/2013 - Carolyn Pyne
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Assessing the dramatic decline in literacy standards among Australian students, Carolyn Pyne examines how traditional pedagogy weighs up against modern techniques that appear to be failing our children.


 

The power of women

Fri, 08/03/2013 - Natalie Isaacs
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1Million Women founder and CEO, Natalie Isaacs, shares her journey in becoming a climate change crusader and tells how women, as a united force, can change the world.

A game of sexual politics

Thu, 07/03/2013 - Yolanda Vega
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Australian Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry CEO, Yolanda Vega, examines why sexual politics continue to dominate Australia’s social agenda and mistakenly cast men as our sole power brokers.
 

The education debate’s missing piece

Wed, 06/03/2013 - Samantha Page
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Early Childhood Australia CEO, Samantha Page, examines the current state of early childhood education and care services in Australia and shares her thoughts on what is needed to secure a brighter future.

The gender agenda – a glass half empty?

Tue, 05/03/2013 - Diann Rodgers-Healy
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In the lead up to International Women’s Day, Dr Diann Rodgers-Healey, Director of the Australian Centre for Leadership for Women, reflects on just how much the gender agenda has evolved and whether we’re taking the necessary steps towards gender equality.

 

Teachers (aides) make a difference

Mon, 04/03/2013 - Rosemary Bugge
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Learning Support Officer, Rosemary Bugge, shares her experience working in the Catholic education system for more than 10 years and reflects on the systemic changes that have taken place, both in and out of the classroom.