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A personal approach

Is a change in mindset – one that focuses on ‘personal best’ rather than ‘world records’ – needed to help improve Indigenous student outcomes?

Vision for 'research-rich' schools
Vision for 'research-rich' schools

A new report into the role of research in teaching and teacher education has set out a vision to develop research-rich schools and classrooms.

Early intervention producing gains for kindergarteners
Early intervention producing gains for kindergarteners

Using iPads to collect and track data in real time has helped educators in western Sydney develop an early intervention program for children entering Kindergarten.

Welcome back, Teacher!
Welcome back, Teacher!

The research tells us that one of the most significant influencers of student learning outcomes is the quality of teaching. Which, of course, raises the critical question: what is good quality teaching? 

Attendance: It's a big deal
Attendance: It's a big deal

Principal Mike O'Connor makes attendance data a 'big deal' at Brisbane's Browns Plains State High School and is only too happy to shine a spotlight on student absence.

EPPC 2014
EPPC 2014

The Excellence in Professional Practice Conference 2014 features dozens of presentations and workshops celebrating the successes of school educators.

Difficult behaviour - Beyond telling off
Difficult behaviour - Beyond telling off

Are you dealing with difficult behaviours in your classroom? Anthony Hockey looks at some preventive measures to help you address behaviours before they get difficult.

Stop and smell the roses
Stop and smell the roses

Rapid change takes its toll on teachers and school leaders. All the more reason, says Robyn Collins, to address your own wellbeing, not least to ensure your longevity and sustainability in your challenging role.

Up close and personalised
Up close and personalised

We all know that our best teaching and learning programs respond to the prior knowledge and experiences of students, but how can we ensure personally tailored and responsive programs extend across a whole school?

Uncovering authentic learning: Stupid gamers and terrible teenagers
Uncovering authentic learning: Stupid gamers and terrible teenagers

Do you think game-thumbing young people are stupid, antisocial zombies, while skaters are just, well, stupid, antisocial teenagers on skateboards? It might be time to think again.