Science Academy welcomes diversity focus in STEM review

The Australian Academy of Science has welcomed the release of the Australian Government’s final report of the Pathway to Diversity in STEM review.

Supporting teacher wellbeing

Children are the focus as the new school year begins, but the wellbeing of teachers is receiving increasing attention, not least within the Australian Government’s National Teacher Workforce Action Plan and the Australian Teacher Workforce.

Calm your farm

Every teenager living in a rural area has a gruesome story about a farm injury so several universities have joined forces to create a free, online, educational game called ‘Calm Your Farm’ to help teenagers learn about potential hazards and find ways to reduce the risk.

The three day week

An interim report from the Productivity Commission recommends every Australian child aged under five years gets access to three days a week of “high-quality” early learning and care.

The good stuff

Developing children’s understanding of maths helps them navigate personal, social and political challenges as well as allowing them to add up their pocket money.

University blues

Australia’s universities have enjoyed explosive growth over the last thirty years, but critics argue this influx of international and domestic students have inflated revenues at the cost of academic standards and integrity.

Smart work pays off

High engagement, high return. That’s the advice from education experts at the University of South Australia for teachers looking to improve student outcomes.

Intellectual humility

One of the most important steps towards learning anything is acknowledging you don’t know everything already.

All God’s children got rhythm

Pre-school aged children gain a ‘musicians’ advantage’ by participating in a specialised rhythm program, according to investigations by QUT researchers.

Bouncing back from bad marks

New research examining what helps students bounce back from academic setbacks, poor marks or competing deadlines suggests a strong sense of school community is the best protection from despair.

Learning by being

When we learn, we are knowing and doing and being – educators work with all three. While that may seem like common sense, the value of bringing them together cohesively is not understood as well as it should be.

Making the most of university knowledge

Given recent scandals with the big four consulting firms, the government should look to tap the knowledge and expertise in our university system and revitalise the public service.