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Teacher's bookshelf: June 2015
Teacher's bookshelf: June 2015

Britt Gow recently read two books - one by Carol Dweck and the other by John Geake. Here, she elaborates on why she thinks they are worthwhile to a teacher’s professional learning.

Leading thinkers in conversation
Leading thinkers in conversation

Professor Geoff Masters AO, Dr Michele Bruniges AM and Sir Michael Barber gathered last month to discuss assessment reform and innovation. Here's a taste of what they had to say.

Creating a positive school culture
Creating a positive school culture

This reader submission focuses on the principal of a school that has experienced a remarkable improvement in graduation numbers, due to sustained change in the school culture.

Creating a positive school culture
Creating a positive school culture

Teacher chats to the principal of a school that has experienced a remarkable improvement in graduation numbers, due to sustained change in the school culture.

Infographic: A growing student population
Infographic: A growing student population

How many additional classes will be needed each year until 2020 to cope with the growing primary school student population? Find out in today's infographic.

Tips for conducting school-based research
Tips for conducting school-based research

If you're looking to carry out school-based research, what makes a good question? What will the project involve? And, how can you share your findings with the community?

Global Education Episode 3: Amy Dugré on sustainable in-house PD
Global Education Episode 3: Amy Dugré on sustainable in-house PD

Teacher chats to a Californian educator about how teachers at her school are reaping the rewards from an in-house PD program that utilises a teachers teaching teachers delivery model.

Achievement gaps - the continuing challenge
Achievement gaps - the continuing challenge

Professor Geoff Masters AO discusses the challenges of closing achievement gaps.

Dylan Wiliam: Tips for changing practice
Dylan Wiliam: Tips for changing practice

‘You have to work on ... a skill until it becomes second nature.’ Professor Dylan Wiliam shares advice for teachers and school leaders changing practice.

'Mobile ban raises achievement' – a micro view of a macro phenomenon
'Mobile ban raises achievement' – a micro view of a macro phenomenon

Last month, Teacher reported on a study published about the link between school mobile phone bans and student achievement. As a follow-up, Roger Broadie and Mal Lee challenge the findings.