Engagement

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Musica Viva Australia’s Education Program: Transforming classrooms with the power of music
Musica Viva Australia’s Education Program: Transforming classrooms with the power of music

Through interactive live performances, curriculum-aligned digital learning resources, and professional development workshops, Musica Viva Australia is committed to making music education accessible, engaging, and impactful for primary school students across the country.

Student voice on engagement roadblocks in learning at school
Student voice on engagement roadblocks in learning at school

In this 3-part series on student engagement, Dr Amy Berry and Dr Kellie Picker are sharing insights from their study Student perspectives on engaging in learning at school. In today’s final instalment, the authors share 3 questions posed to focus groups participating in the study, and insights students offered on the topic of disengagement.

What does it mean to be a good learner? Student perspectives on learning at school
What does it mean to be a good learner? Student perspectives on learning at school

In this 3-part series on student engagement, Dr Amy Berry and Dr Kellie Picker are sharing insights from their study Student perspectives on engaging in learning at school. In today’s article, they share student perspectives on learning at school, and explore what it means to be a good learner. 

Growing the seeds of engagement: Students share their top tips for teachers
Growing the seeds of engagement: Students share their top tips for teachers

Have you ever asked your students for advice on how you could help them to get more engaged in learning at school? That is exactly what Dr Amy Berry and Dr Kellie Picker did in their recent study, Student perspectives on engaging in learning at school. In part one of their 3-part series for Teacher on student engagement, the authors explore students’ top tips on how teachers could help them get more engaged in learning. 

School Improvement Episode 20: Vocational training and career pathways
School Improvement Episode 20: Vocational training and career pathways

Tasmanian educator Steve Harrison discusses the hands-on skills that students are learning through the vocational training offered at his school, as well as the broader ‘soft skills’ that they could apply to any future employment opportunities.