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Protective behaviours
Protective behaviours

In consultation with the Department of Education Western Australia, Protective Behaviours WA has developed the Holding Hands program, which aims to develop problem-solving skills and assertiveness in children.

How to follow up with disruptive students beyond class time
How to follow up with disruptive students beyond class time

In the final part of his series on classroom discipline, Dr Bill Rogers takes you through how to follow up with a student beyond class time.

Does homework contribute to student success?
Does homework contribute to student success?

The effectiveness of homework continues to be a hotly debated topic, but what does the research tell us? Jo Earp explores.

Make an easy transition into on-task learning time
Make an easy transition into on-task learning time

In the second part of this series, Dr Bill Rogers further discusses discipline plans and explains how a teacher can move into ‘on-task’ learning time.

Calm the classroom storm
Calm the classroom storm

In the first of a three-part series, Dr Bill Rogers takes Teacher readers through the importance of a classroom discipline plan.

Full steam ahead for young entrepreneurs
Full steam ahead for young entrepreneurs

The Mypolonga Primary School shop on South Australia’s Murray River is an example of how maths and financial literacy skills can be delivered in a practical way.

Taking charge of your school's evolution
Taking charge of your school's evolution

If you want your school to grow, the school and its community needs to take charge of that growth.

Leading learning in a digital age
Leading learning in a digital age

The 21st Century challenges leaders to perform in very different ways. Here, find out how some school leaders are embracing the digital age.

Better than a ‘quick fix'
Better than a ‘quick fix'

The SunLit reading program at Sunshine College in Melbourne is designed to cater to students of all abilities and has attracted interest from schools across the country.

Does A to E grading show individual growth and progress?
Does A to E grading show individual growth and progress?

Professor Geoff Masters says A to E grading doesn't tell the whole story. Teacher editor Jo Earp sat down with him to discuss possible alternatives.