Long reads

Dr Sarah Buckley explores gender differences in maths with research from neuroscience, psychology and education.

What is differentiated instruction? What are the main challenges for teachers wishing to use it in their classroom? Peter Westwood discusses in this Teacher Q&A.

‘In an applied, investigative, context-based task, much of the learning and achievement of outcomes occurs during the process of undertaking the task.’

From worksheets to soccer balls. Why one school has replaced formal homework with after-school sporting activities.

Why can it be so hard to generate improvement that is sustainable? Robert Marshall discusses.

Teacher explores a project involving academics partnering with school leaders and staff to develop feedback strategies to promote a growth mindset in students.

One of the biggest challenges we face in improving quality and equity in our schools is to better address the learning needs of the many children who, on entry to school, are at risk of being locked into trajectories of long-term low achievement, writes Professor Geoff Masters AO.

‘[Ruby] has been working on this project for many months and comes to each day with a new idea to try, or a new way to achieve something already attempted.'

For Nature Pedagogue Claire Warden, outdoor learning is about giving children an opportunity to learn in and with the natural world.

Principals, teachers, and the public are increasingly recognising the importance of teaching social and emotional skills to students alongside academic skills.