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Teacher resources and school events: NAIDOC Week 2022

School resources: NAIDOC Week 2022

Get Up! Stand Up! Show Up! is the theme for NAIDOC Week 2022. Here, we take you through some of the NAIDOC Week resources for educators to use in the classroom. We also talk to Nerae Preece from Badger Creek Primary School, and Connor Russell from Newtown State School, about what their schools are doing for NAIDOC Week.

Teacher Staffroom Episode 37: Equal education

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Podcast: Equal education

Equal education involves many things – equal representation, participation, access to resources, and more. There’s a lot to explore around equal education in the Teacher archives, and in this edition of Teacher Staffroom, we bring you some recent examples.

Digital resources enhancing Aboriginal studies

Early-career teacher at Tasmanian eSchool, Ruby Lyons-Reid, has recently been recognised for her use of digital resources to engage students in learning about First Nations histories and cultures, and in this article, she shares the learning activities she’s found to have the most impact.

digital technology, online learning, online teachers, virtual classrooms, learning activities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, professional learning, short articles

Physically preparing for distance running

When it comes to running, many can make the mistake of inadequately preparing because they assume it’s an easy skill to pick up. But it’s important to take steps to set yourself up for success with running to ensure you stay safe. Exercise Physiologist Dr Luke Del Vecchio from Southern Cross University shares his top tips.

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From one teacher to another – planning

In our annual Teacher magazine reader survey, we ask you to share one piece of advice with a fellow educator. In this infographic, we share some of the responses we received about planning.

Teacher magazine, educational planning, infographics

Building confidence in real-world skills

Preparing students for experiences beyond school can be difficult to simulate in a classroom environment. Here, we speak with Clarke Road School Principal Rebecca Saunders about how a new mini supermarket at the school is used to support student learning.

learning spaces, learning activities, special education, equal education, partnerships in education, short articles

Real-world maths and mathematical modelling

When you think about the last time you travelled on an airplane, did you wonder whether there could be a more efficient way of getting passengers on and off the aircraft? It is this question that was considered by participants in the 2022 International Mathematical Modeling Challenge (IM²C).

mathematics, problem solving, acceleration, international, short articles

Tax tips for teachers 2022

Over the last 12 months, schools have started to move back to in-person learning after a number of lengthy lockdowns. As teachers and school leaders in Australia begin to prepare their 2021-22 tax returns, check out this Q&A with the ATO on what to keep in mind, and examples of what you can and can’t claim for.

financial literacy, long reads

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Research News

Podcast: Acting on student feedback

How effectively are you acting on feedback given to you by students? In this episode of School Improvement, we speak with Dr Ilana Finefter-Rosenbluh about her recent research into the impact of student perception surveys on teachers’ practice, and she shares some strategies teachers and schools can employ in order to improve their practice in this area.

feedback, data collection, student objectives, educational objectives, school improvement, research news

Maths participation declining

Student engagement in Maths is becoming increasingly important in Australia with the demand for skilled graduates in STEM industries growing. Here we speak to researcher Dr Maaike Wienk about new data showing a decline in Year 12 Maths participation, and what schools can do about it.

mathematics, STEM, expertise, staff utilisation, teaching skills, recruitment, professional learning, engagement, teacher modelling, short articles, research news

There is almost no prior research studying the type of feedback teachers receive and whether this feedback is targeted toward certain teachers or associated with improved outcomes. Our research is the first step to better understanding whether the feedback component of teacher evaluation policies function as policymakers intended.

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Podcast: Digging into the research

As a school leader, how do you apply research in education to your practice? How does it inform the goals and progress of your school? This month at Teacher, we’ve been digging into the research to bring you updates from Australia and abroad. Catch up on these stories in today’s podcast.

evidence-based practice, data collection, data analysis, measurement, partnerships in education, leadership styles, research news, audio

A framework for learning through play

A new framework for learning through play has been developed to support teachers in the classroom and help guide policy and practice in the early years of schooling. The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and the LEGO Foundation have worked together to develop the framework.

learning activities, curriculum design, curriculum implementation, curriculum planning, research news, short articles

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School improvement

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Podcast: Developmental leadership coaching

Principal Karen Snibson and leadership coach Angela Mina have been working together as part of the two year Menzies School Leader Fellowship Program. In this podcast we’ll be talking to them about increasing collective efficacy and how developmental leadership coaching differs from an approach that school leaders may be used to.

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Leadership: Improving student access to books

‘Every assembly I read a book to the whole school and I expect all of our teachers to be reading aloud to our kids every day.’ Christies Beach Primary School Principal Catherine O’Dea shares why encouraging students to develop a love of reading is the key aim of the South Australian school’s improvement plan.

School culture: The skill of reflection

‘Being reflective by collaborating with colleagues, committing to improvement, building on current skills and knowledge and sharing with others is vital for all educators.’ Here, we speak to school leaders about the importance of and skills needed for reflection.

school leaders, school culture, strategic planning, expertise, professional learning, long reads

Improving students' writing through feedback

‘Feedback is identified as one of the most powerful strategies to progress student learning.’ Today’s article explores the nature and impact of high quality feedback, and shares how one school’s focus on teacher feedback on students’ writing is driving real change and improving outcomes.

feedback, literacy, writing, partnerships in education, evidence-based practice, long reads

Leadership: Making school improvement happen

Pamela Macklin and Vic Zbar have just released an updated second edition of Driving School Improvement: Practical strategies and tools. In this Q&A they discuss a common improvement challenge faced by leaders, and share examples of how different schools are meeting this challenge.

school leaders, strategic planning, feedback, teacher modelling, short articles

Supporting staff to act on student feedback

At Alawa Primary School in the Northern Territory, a culture has been built where the feedback that is provided in student perception surveys is prioritised by staff, and students know and understand the value of their feedback that is collected twice a year.

feedback, school leaders, data collection, educational objectives, school improvement, long reads