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Making science learning meaningful
Making science learning meaningful

For National Science Week, students at Cocos Island District High School are taking advantage of their physical environment to conduct their own investigations.

Action Research Episode 2: Four teachers, 120 learners
Action Research Episode 2: Four teachers, 120 learners

Three years ago, Nikki Urlich and her colleagues redesigned the teaching and learning of maths at their New Zealand school. The ‘Modern Maths’ program brings together 120 learners and a team of four teachers in an innovative learning environment.

The Research Files Episode 21: The impact of Snapchat in education settings
The Research Files Episode 21: The impact of Snapchat in education settings

Teacher talks to University of New England academics Dr Jennifer Charteris and Dr Sue Gregory about their research that looks at the impact of the messaging app Snapchat in education settings, and how schools are responding to issues such as cyber bullying and sexting.

Implementing a cross-curricular approach
Implementing a cross-curricular approach

The phrase ‘cross-curricular’ is often referred to in schools. David Roy, a Lecturer in Education and Creative Arts, explores why it’s important and how it can be implemented.

Developing problem-solving skills
Developing problem-solving skills

When Teacher shares examples of how evidence is being used to inform future action it’s usually educators who are doing the analysis and reflection, but in this case it’s students who’ve been digging into school data.

Developing fine and gross motor skills
Developing fine and gross motor skills

How one school responded to local census data highlighting a need to support early childhood development in the area of physical health and wellbeing.

Great teachers underpin Shanghai PISA success
Great teachers underpin Shanghai PISA success

How does Shanghai do it? A new report from the World Bank says great teachers are one reason the city has topped the last two rounds of international testing for 15-year-olds.

Teacher turns two
Teacher turns two

To celebrate Teacher’s second birthday, we take a look back at some of the team’s favourite articles, podcasts, videos and infographics from the last 12 months.

Teaching Methods: Nature Pedagogy with Claire Warden
Teaching Methods: Nature Pedagogy with Claire Warden

Teacher chats to Claire Warden about Nature Pedagogy – what it is and how it works in practice, including lesson planning and risk management.

Teaching and learning with humanoid robots
Teaching and learning with humanoid robots

Early research results suggest humanoid robots are providing students with the opportunity to engage in deep learning.