Opinion Archives - Page 6 of 20 - Education Matters Magazine

Plans ahead to fix teacher shortages and lift standards

Maths anxiety – girls versus boys

Maths anxiety is a genuine and pervasive issue in education. It goes far beyond a simple aversion to numbers and can manifest as a profound fear or dread of maths, hindering the ability to perform and limiting educational and career choices, writes Dr Rebecca Marrone from UniSA’s Centre for Change and Complexity in Learning.
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Moral Injury: a stressor for school leaders

At the heart of teaching and school leadership is a desire to make a positive contribution and impact on the lives of young people. A moral purpose is at the core of all aspects of the professional practices of educators, according to Dr Stephen Brown, Managing Director of The Brown Collective.
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The joy of reading

Rochelle Borton explores how books can transport young readers to new worlds, ignite their imagination, and foster a lifelong love for reading.
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A holistic approach to enhancing student wellbeing

Director of Pastoral Care at Loreto Normanhurst, Sally Munro believes that a whole-school approach to pastoral care, combined with the involvement of parents in school decision-making, could hold the key to enhancing student wellbeing.
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learning languages

Languages open doors

  Learning a language presents myriad opportunities, both academic, personal and professional. So why are fewer students choosing to study a language in school? Expert researchers from the University of South Australia weigh in on the matter.
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Digital learning

The power of the undo button

Tenielle Davies, Head of Digital Learning at Loreto Normanhurst, is fostering fearless learning and creativity in the digital age by empowering students to become innovators who can shape a future limited only by their imagination.
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