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Parents 'want information on classroom practices'
Parents 'want information on classroom practices'

A new study by Australian academics suggests parents want more information from educators about classroom practices and teaching methods.

10 must-reads: Positive Education
10 must-reads: Positive Education

Access 20 per cent off selected titles by visiting one of ACER's Bookshops over the next two months and greeting staff with: 'I'm a Teacher reader!'

Teaching thinking skills in schools
Teaching thinking skills in schools

Melissa Hughes discusses the development of critical thinking skills in a changing landscape.

The Research Files Episode 13: Jim Pellegrino on shaping science learning
The Research Files Episode 13: Jim Pellegrino on shaping science learning

To mark National Science Week, Teacher hears from Professor Jim Pellegrino about shaping science learning for the future.

Collaboration in teaching writing skills
Collaboration in teaching writing skills

A focus on developing student writing skills shouldn't just be confined to the English classroom - this school is using a team teaching approach across three subject areas.

School Improvement Episode 6: Targeted teaching with Peter Goss
School Improvement Episode 6: Targeted teaching with Peter Goss

Teacher chats to Dr Peter Goss about a research paper highlighting schools and education systems that are starting to do targeted teaching in a more systematic way.

The Research Files Episode 12: Dr Chris Harvey on delayed school start times
The Research Files Episode 12: Dr Chris Harvey on delayed school start times

Teacher speaks to Dr Chris Harvey about a year-long study exploring whether starting the school day later has an impact on student achievement levels.

The Research Files Episode 11: Dave Paunesku on ‘growth mindset' interventions
The Research Files Episode 11: Dave Paunesku on ‘growth mindset' interventions

This month’s instalment of The Research Files looks at a study exploring online interventions aimed at instilling a ‘growth mindset’ in high school students.

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.

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?