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Classroom displays – how much is too much?

What should be considered when creating a classroom display? This infographic provides some tips.

Research Files Episode 9: Peter Barrett on classroom design and academic achievement
Research Files Episode 9: Peter Barrett on classroom design and academic achievement

UK-based academic, Professor Peter Barrett, chats to Teacher about the results of a three year study that looked at the link between physical classroom design in primary schools and academic achievement.

Spotlight on practitioners
Spotlight on practitioners

Educators from around the world will gather in Sydney next month to share successful approaches that have helped to improve student learning outcomes in school communities.

Fast five: Spelling errors
Fast five: Spelling errors

Analysing student spelling errors and recognising patterns can help you identify underlying issues and come up with teaching and learning strategies.

Nurturing a 21st Century skill set
Nurturing a 21st Century skill set

New international research suggests educators can play a pivotal role in fostering children's non-cognitive skills, without breaking the school budget.

Global Education Episode 1: Dr Paul Browning
Global Education Episode 1: Dr Paul Browning

Teacher chats to Dr Paul Browning about the Futures Planning Project – a different approach to school strategic planning that considers what the world could be like in 2028.

The Research Files Episode 8: Kiri Mealings on noisy classrooms
The Research Files Episode 8: Kiri Mealings on noisy classrooms

Teacher talks to Kiri Mealings about a new study involving colleagues at Macquarie University and Australia's National Acoustics Laboratories, into noise levels in open plan classrooms.

Teaching Methods: Inquiry with Kath Murdoch
Teaching Methods: Inquiry with Kath Murdoch

Teacher speaks to education consultant, Kath Murdoch about inquiry based learning.

The power of a good book
The power of a good book

There’s nothing quite like losing yourself in a good book. But, did you know that reading for enjoyment is also associated with higher academic achievement?

School Improvement Episode 5: Numeracy outcomes
School Improvement Episode 5: Numeracy outcomes

Teacher speaks to principal Jenny Dowsett, who shares strategies that are raising numeracy outcomes for students at her primary school.