Australians are emerging from winter and, where possible, enjoying trips to beaches and public pools. Beach-side picnics, barbecues and get-togethers are back on the cards for many of us. While daily COVID-19 case numbers have been looking promising in most places lately, we're still very much...
Robin Grille explains the link between childrearing practices and social justice. Some of the most remarkable social changes – such as universal suffrage, human rights declarations, fairer labour laws and environmental protection – were brought about by major developments in childrearing attitudes. Parenting and education can change...
It’s nice to sit on a beach and watch my girls play with their team of cousins, knowing that they will all share the same fond memories of Christmas, writes Joseph Kelly’s who finds his large family holidays at Christmas have come full circle. Having emigrated...
Kristine Whorlow warns of hidden festive-season asthma triggers. It’s time to drag out the Christmas decorations, put up the tree and get into the spirit of the festive season, but people with asthma can find themselves short of breath during the holiday season for a range...
Teachers told us how COVID highlighted ethical dilemmas at school. To find out from teachers what ethical issues were most pressing for them, Daniella J. Forster, reports on her research. As an educational ethicist, I research teachers’ ethical obligations. These can include their personal ethics such...
Brett Healey looks at The Very Hungry Caterpillar to show how we can shape grammar to make it more meaningful. First, a grammar quiz. Which of these sentences do you think begins the Eric Carle classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar? a) A little egg lay...
I read with progressive empathy of a young student who found the flexible, and mostly solitary, schedules imposed by online schooling to be just her cup of tea, writes Pearl Subban. It was a time away from the tedium of school, of unnecessary banter, of bullying,...
'The workload was intense' Tracey Muir, Carol Murphy, David Hicks, and Kim Beasy surveyed parents and carers to see how they really felt about remote schooling. It wasn't all positive. Parents and carers were responsible for overseeing their children’s learning during the first wave of COVID restrictions...
When a child is diagnosed with autism, his or her future is uncertain. While the media often focuses on more fashionable treatments for autism, such as special diets and supplements, we should have no illusions about the importance of early intervention. It’s about grabbing a child’s...
As schools, teachers and students adapt to the pressures of COVID, questions have been raised about how inclusive education can be provided during remote learning. Inclusive education means providing high-quality schooling that's fair and equitable for all students. It means every child is welcomed and valued...
