Within a few short months, ChatGPT and its ilk have become hot conversation topics among educators. Some say AI will trigger the demise of humanity, destroy original thought, and dumb down classroom instruction. But what if the opposite were true?
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Year 4 students hold their ground in international literacy assessment
An international study implemented nationally by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) has found that Australian Year 4 students’ literacy levels have remained steady during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results from the study also showed a decline in Australian teachers’ job satisfaction.
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ACARA releases new Australian Curriculum resource for teachers
New curriculum support resources for teachers are now available on a professional learning hub launched by the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA).
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Shedding light on Catholic education in Australia
Catholic education in Australia has faced significant challenges in recent years, with shifting attitudes towards traditional faith-based practices in schools and increasing pressure from governing bodies and policy makers. This has lead to a strong movement by Catholic educators to set clear priorities for faith-based education and fortify the values that underpin religious schooling.
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APPA: It takes a village
Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA) President, Malcolm Elliott, discusses reforms to policy for the Australian education system at state and national levels and the APPA’s response to the National Teacher Workforce Action Plan and the National School Reform Agreement.
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School choice is more than a numbers game
The ACARA My School website has been updated for 2023 with new profile information on schools and the latest school-level NAPLAN data. The My School site is intended to support national transparency and accountability of Australia’s schools.
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Research shows edutech resources can improve literacy
Educators are turning to alternative online methods of teaching to support the delivery of literacy, building foundations in primary school years and beyond. Despite a report from the OECD estimating a learning loss for children impacted by lockdowns, Victorian educators proved resilient and embraced digital learning.
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Watch your students Bloum
Progressive educators around Australia are keen to understand student progress in the wider context, including wellbeing and overall growth, not just raw assessment results. Bloum is an award-winning growth platform that helps schools, teachers and students track student learning journeys base on individual progress.
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Five principles for action
The Australian Primary Principals Association’s submission to the productivity commissions review of the national school reform agreement (NSRA) was aimed at supporting the NSRA as a tool for reform. This comes at a time when there are pressing teacher shortages and reports of a rapidly diminishing pool of school leadership aspirants. Malcolm Elliott, President of the Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA), outlines an approach for action.
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Teaching writing in secondary schools: a story of professional learning
Dr David Caldwell, Program Director: Masters UNISA Education Futures, explores using meta language across key learning areas to improve secondary writing skills.
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Invisible language learners
Invisible language learners
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Meet Josh Counsel, Principal of Discovery Christian College, Agnes Water, QLD
Meet Josh Counsel,Principal of Discovery Christian College, Agnes Water, QLD
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Building digital intelligence in the middle years with Digital Licence+
A ground-breaking educational program for Australian students to build digital skills and competencies has been launched by national children’s not-for-profit, The Alannah & Madeline Foundation, in partnership with international digital intelligence think tank, The DQ Institute, and supported by global technology leader, Accenture Australia.
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Leading by example
Westminster School Principal Simon Shepherd speaks to Education Matters about how its graduates are ultimately not remembered for their ATAR or qualifications, but rather for the positive way they interact with others and contribute to society.
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Providing a holistic education for life
Peter Houlihan, Principal of De La Salle College, speaks to Education Matters about the nature of its student – teacher relationships and how the personalised knowledge of the students is central.
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Evolving for the future
Dr Lyn Bishop OAM, Principal of Sheldon College talks to Education Matters about how the College continues to evolve, the importance of leadership, and building quality relationships.
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The importance of bridging the digital divide for primary school children
Sarah Davies, CEO of national children’s charity, the Alannah & Madeline Foundation, discusses why all children must have access to digital literacy frameworks in order to bridge the digital divide.
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Improving a generational decline in writing skills
Australian students’ declining achievement in National Assessment Program — Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN), as well as in international testing, has revealed that writing skills are below the 2011 average with one in five failing to meet the national minimum standard.
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Queensland learning program lifts literacy experience for boys
Dangerous animals, extreme sports and adventure stories are helping to supercharge literacy skills for boys through a new learning program powered by a grant from Advance Queensland.
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Creating the the right environment for staff and students to thrive
Ros Curtis, Principal of St Margaret’s Anglican school in Brisbane, speaks to Education Matters about how the school’s philosophy helps ensure its practices best prepare its students for their futures.
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