Learning & Teaching
Discover education research and innovation from birth, through the early years, school, university and beyond.
Learning & Teaching
So, you understand the brain … now what?
How can we apply knowledge about the brain to improve teaching and learning in the classroom?
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Narrow training sells students short
The crisis in Australia’s training sector means TAFEs need to develop their own courses tailored to an unpredictable future
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Teenage crime and language disorder
Research into teenage crime uncovers the invisible disorder holding many offenders back
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Lessons to learn from the International Baccalaureate
This global program, an alternative to standard secondary schooling, has features that could benefit all students
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Keeping new teachers in the classroom
With so many quitting in their first five years, resilience and job security are key to keeping teachers in the job
Assessing what we value, not valuing what we assess
Standardised tests like NAPLAN and PISA are part of an approach to schooling and testing that isn’t fit for purpose now, says a University of Melbourne expert.
An alternative to ATAR
The Learning Profile is an alternative to the ATAR that may better recognise student achievement and inspire good learning says University of Melbourne expert.
What are 21st century parents concerned about?
Rising cost of education and rapid social change make it difficult for parents to prepare their children for the future finds University of Melbourne research.
The unique value of Indigenous knowledge
A University of Melbourne expert says Australian universities are still missing out on genuine two-way learning with local Indigenous knowledge.
Finding the fundamentals of reading
An independent evaluation by University of Melbourne and Murdoch Children's Research Institute finds intensive phonics-based reading interventions can deliver
Taking positive psychology into the classroom
University of Melbourne experts in positive psychology are exploring how best to apply the science of wellbeing for school students in key learning environments
A chance to even the odds
A child’s destiny is influenced by socio-economic status and location, but quality early learning can help even the odds, says a University of Melbourne expert.
Why early childhood education is everyone’s business
Policy reform and investment in early childhood education are vital for children's life-long learning, well-being and health says University of Melbourne expert
How technology is boosting our young people’s wellbeing
One in five young people experience anxiety and depression linked to their school life; University of Melbourne research is using technology to boost wellbeing.