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In learning about science at school, students frequently apply their knowledge and skills to tasks that require multiple steps – such as solving a problem, forming an argument, or undertaking an analysis. Michael Rosenbrock explains that scaffolding can be a valuable way to support students to develop and extend their knowledge and skills. One way to do this is by using worked examples. 

UNESCO’s 2024/25 Global Education Monitoring Report on leadership education includes a gender edition, exploring the gender gaps in school management, education administration and political leadership positions around the world, and the obstacles women face when climbing the leadership ladder in education. It proposes 3 sets of integrated recommendations.

Research shows that when children thrive in their early years, they have a strong foundation for lifelong learning, health, development and wellbeing. New data from the 2024 Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) show there has been an overall increase in the percentage of children developmentally on track on 5 AEDC domains since the baseline was established in 2009. 

Research shows that outstanding teachers and school leaders regularly share their skills, knowledge, expertise and best practice with others, both within and across schools and learning networks. Every week Templestowe Heights Primary School in Victoria opens its doors to educators from other schools to share their leadership expertise and to watch their classrooms in action.

In this episode of Teacher Staffroom, we share some of the highlights from the past month on Teacher, including an article on the International Mathematical Modeling Challenge and a contribution from Rachael Lehr on how to start the term off strongly.

Latest Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) data show the degree to which teachers are clear in the way they deliver the mathematics and science curriculum is likely to influence student learning. This includes ensuring students understand the learning goals for each lesson, being able to explain key concepts, and giving students helpful feedback. Find out more in this infographic.

In Episode 101 of The Research Files Teacher editor Jo Earp is joined by ACER Senior Research Fellow Dr Rebecca Taylor to explore survey data from 2 reports into music teaching and music education in primary schools, all about the ‘what’, ‘when’, and ‘how’ music learning is delivered.

‘We just want to make sure that the students are gaining their confidence … and really opening their eyes to what opportunities are out there at our doorstep’. We speak with Dripstone Middle School Principal Nektaria Pikoulos and Angela Sheedy from Charles Darwin University about a partnership that’s not only supporting student career pathways, but their health and wellbeing too.

Effective feedback drives improvements in teaching and learning. What happens to the feedback that you give students? In our latest reader submission Andreas Katsanos – Berwick Campus Head of Commerce at Beaconhill College in Melbourne, Victoria – shares how he’s been improving his own practice in this area by implementing a 3-stage feedback loop.

Discover the wide range of curriculum-aligned programs and resources on offer at the Australian Museum and book a world-class outing that draws upon the museum’s vast collections. Crafted by a team of education specialists, the suite of programs provide students with innovative and engaging learning opportunities across primary and secondary learning stages.