In this episode Dominique Beech is joined by Dr Rebecca Collie who shares the findings from a new study that captured annual snapshots of teachers’ wellbeing over 6 years since COVID-19. She also reflects on some of her prior research into teacher wellbeing and shares practical tips for school leaders supporting teachers through future education disruptions. 

It’s National Science Week – a time to celebrate curiosity, inquiry and shared learning. In today’s article, we learn more about the Victorian Space Science Education Centre and how its immersive STEM experiences contribute to knowledge acquisition, but also to the development of teamwork, communication, resilience, and connection.

‘Our ambition was never a polished framework that looked impressive on a classroom wall. It was to strengthen the quality of teaching inside every classroom, every day.’ In today’s article, Michael Rosenbrock and Martine Gill unpack key lessons from Clover Hill State School’s journey to develop and implement a pedagogical model that impacts teacher practice.

When students are in the early stages of developing skills, knowledge and understanding, or encountering new material and concepts, explicit teaching, and the gradual release of responsibility are crucial for progressing the learning. In today’s article, teacher, instructional coach and researcher Dr Nathaniel Swain discusses the importance of structured approaches, teacher judgement, being responsive to students, and the potential benefits and caveats around shared curriculum materials.

Keuka College, founded in 1890 as a private undergraduate and graduate residential college, is located on the shore of Keuka Lake in New York State’s Finger Lakes region. Keuka College's CSWE-accredited, fully online Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program builds on CSWE standards to help students gain the skills and confidence to meet the needs of a growing workforce.

A key focus of Teacher is providing a platform for educators to share with and learn from each other. In this episode of Teacher Staffroom, we share some recent school examples we’ve published from all over the country. 

Indigenous Literacy Day, founded by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, offers teachers the opportunity to help students discover the richness and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stories, cultures and languages. Read on to find out how you and your students can get involved.

How well is the outdoor space in your school serving students and staff? In this episode of The Research Files, Dominique Beech speaks with Dr Gweneth Leigh and Hannah Richardson from the University of Canberra about their 2-year study into outdoor spaces in secondary school settings, which resulted in plenty of practical tools for educators.

As a school leader, how would you describe your leadership characteristics? How did your induction support you in your transition to a leadership role? In today’s article, we share 5 open-access resources on the topic of school leadership.  

In this blog series, Little J & Big Cuz’s Miss Chen shares practical Foundation to Year 2 classroom ideas. In today's activity, her students learn more about natural and processed materials in Foundation Science.