‘I was astonished at how quickly they made gains’ said a Year 4 parent. by Sue Thomson, Australian Council for Educational Research One-on-one online tutoring for disadvantaged students has proved highly effective in helping them overcome their struggles with literacy and numeracy. The Smith Family, the national...
Especially in getting ready for the school year, reports Violetta Wilk If you’re a parent, chances are that, like me, you are frantically trying to get a head start on the new school year. In coping with the stress of COVID-19 lockdowns, restrictions, empty shelves in...
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The First Book of Bush Sounds by Fred Van Gessel, New Holland Publishers h/b RRP $24.99 Ages3+. (Other board books by this author feature wild and backyard birds) Twelve Australian bush animals have been selected by Fred Van Gessel to engage young kids in this interactive board book....
Researcher Fatemeh Aminpour, reports that conflict is one of the main barriers to children’s play during school recess. Here are 6 school design tips to keep the peace Research has found students experience an average of one conflict at recess every three minutes. My own research shows...
For many of us, catching COVID and isolating at home can be a lonely, scary and distressing experience, writes Louise Stone. For those with a pre-existing mental illness, it can be even more difficult. The following strategies are designed to help you look after your mental health...
Researchers have warned that children and adolescents must not be left behind in Australia’s COVID-19 recovery plans given the negative indirect impacts of the pandemic on this age group detailed in a new brief and research review by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute. Research at a...
Schools can expect a year of disruption, write Elizabeth J Edwards and Marilyn Campbell There’s just over a week to go before term one starts across the country – except in Queensland which has pushed back the start of the school year. We are yet to...
COVID and schools: Rachel Wilson and Giuseppe Carabetta report why Australia is about to feel the full brunt of its teacher shortage The Omicron wave is likely to exacerbate Australia’s existing teacher shortages and demanding workloads. As school starts at the end of January and beginning...
For many of us, learning from home has been the norm for quite a while. There’s no doubt that new routines have been tried and tested, and you’ve probably learnt things about yourself as a parent. However, it’s time to get back into familiar routines as...
