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Finland – where ‘equality starts at the blackboard’
Finland – where ‘equality starts at the blackboard’
May 02,2016

Tom Stehlik recently spent some time in Finland. Here, he reflects on the Finnish school structure and culture, teacher education programs and processes.
teacher education, professional learning, opinion, international, reader submission
Collaboration, feedback and a growth mindset
Collaboration, feedback and a growth mindset
Mar 16,2016

Teacher explores a project involving academics partnering with school leaders and staff to develop feedback strategies to promote a growth mindset in students.
evidence-based practice, feedback, partnerships in education, educational institutions, professional learning, EPPC, long reads
Meeting the needs of Indigenous students
Meeting the needs of Indigenous students
Mar 09,2016

‘If teachers truly embed themselves in the process of becoming culturally responsive they will find that, just like their students, they are always learning.’
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, cultural background, effective teaching methods, evidence-based practice, short articles, research news
The digital school and enhanced student learning
The digital school and enhanced student learning
July 27,2015

In the final instalment of his six-part series, Mal Lee discusses the impact of digital technology on student learning.
digital technology, student engagement, long reads
Microscope goes beyond classroom walls
Microscope goes beyond classroom walls
May 27,2015

Christine Haynes recently tested out a wireless handheld microscope with Year 4 students. Here, she reflects on her experience with it and whether it could enhance students’ learning.
STEM, science, educational equipment, opinion, short articles
Open the door: Effective teaching is no secret
Open the door: Effective teaching is no secret
May 06,2014

If we really want to improve student achievement we need to focus on the person who closes the classroom door and performs the teaching act – the teacher - but to do that we need to open classroom doors.
teacher performance, student achievement, expertise, Teacher archives