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What are the qualities of an outstanding teacher?
What are the qualities of an outstanding teacher?

Associate Professor Sharon Lierse discusses how the results of a research project helped her identify seven key characteristics of an outstanding teacher.

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.

Teaching tips with Cath Pearn – Make 30
Teaching tips with Cath Pearn – Make 30

In the first of a series of videos, Catherine Pearn takes you through the maths game ‘Make 30’, emphasising ways teachers can adapt it to suit more difficult concepts.

School Improvement Episode 2: Neil Lloyd, literacy and numeracy skills gaps
School Improvement Episode 2: Neil Lloyd, literacy and numeracy skills gaps

Teacher speaks to Neil Lloyd, deputy principal of Brisbane’s Youth Education and Training Centre, about the school’s efforts to address literacy and numeracy skills gaps among students.

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.

Putting learning at the heart of the school
Putting learning at the heart of the school

When Beth Gilligan arrived at Tasmania's Dominic College as Principal, she knew it was time to address significant issues.

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.

The Research Files Episode 3: Attendance and outcomes with Dr Steve Zubrick
The Research Files Episode 3: Attendance and outcomes with Dr Steve Zubrick

This month we speak to Steve Zubrick, who recently carried out research into the link between student attendance and educational outcomes.

So you want to be creative?
So you want to be creative?

A creative person will possess skills such as critical thinking and divergent thinking, will be able to imagine at higher levels than those around them. Veronica Harris explains how you can plan for and assess creativity in your classroom.

Back to school – for teachers
Back to school – for teachers

Postgraduate study is a great way for teachers to develop new skills to improve their classroom practice and further their careers. Rebecca Leech spoke with educators who have returned to study.