Education

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How to avoid ‘death by PowerPoint

Many of us have sat through slide presentations that are boring and lifeless, but with a bit more thought, you can save your audience from tedium

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Three reasons why teachers should learn to meditate and it’s not (just) about wellbeing

Meditation can help teachers build a greater sense of presence, purpose and compassion, but it won't address the structural causes of stress and burnout in the workforce

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What education for Indigenous Futures could look like

As NAIDOC week celebrates the theme 'Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud', the conditions are ripe for increased First Language learning across Australia’s schools

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For the first time, the curriculum in Australian classrooms has a focus on truth-telling

Education is an important part of societal change, but what are the best ways to include truth-telling in the Australian curriculum?

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BMX teaches a valuable lesson: Success requires hard work and failure

BMX bike riding goes beyond physical fitness; enhancing mental health, social connectedness and personal growth

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Q&A

Q&A: How to talk to your kids about misogyny in school

It can be a challenging conversation, but parents must talk to their children about their experiences of sexism and misogyny in school

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Australian teachers shouldn’t be afraid to teach Indigenous Knowledge

The Australian Curriculum’s deeper engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Histories and Cultures is a matter of national importance

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Blind faith in Australia’s education ‘system’ is failing our kids

To improve Australia’s education system, we need to move away from the idea that the basic features of education are fixed

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Do on-screen teachers help or hinder real-life recruitment?

The government’s ‘Be That Teacher’ campaign aims to help address Australia’s teacher shortages, but film and TV stereotypes tell a different story

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The Australian Universities Accord cannot ignore climate change

COP28 is a reminder that higher education needs a mandate to combat the climate crisis and support the planet