Research from Deakin’s Educator Health and Wellbeing Team has uncovered that while the COVID-19 pandemic has been a mixed bag for educators, our school leaders’ faith in their roles remains largely positive. Post-Doctoral Research Fellows Ben Arnold, Mark Rahimi and Marcus Horwood (of the Health and Wellbeing Team) recount. Read more
Professor Mark Rose, Deakin University’s Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Strategy and Innovation, is the Chair of ACARA’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Group. The group was established in 2014 to provide ACARA with advice regarding the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures cross-curriculum priority in the Australian Curriculum. Read more
The Victorian Government is partnering with three Victorian universities to provide real-life work experience to student teachers in the Wimmera, delivering a strong pipeline of skilled workers. Read more
Childcare provider Harmony Early Learning have emphasised that it is vital to maintaining a normal learning environments for young children to avoid harmful impacts on social skills during key development years. Read more
The Victorian Government has revealed the 28 finalists for the 2020 Premier’s sustainability awards, recognising three education entities as leading the way in the delivery of educational programs that contribute to a more sustainable Victoria.
Russell Tytler of Deakin University sheds light on the direct teaching versus inquiry debate in the Science and Mathematics space.