The Australian Government has announced a new initiative helping teachers to upskill with free short courses focused on phonics and classroom management. Designed by experts, these free microcredentials will offer evidence-based professional development opportunities for teachers. “These evidence-based courses will help teachers build on their skills in classroom management and the teaching of phonics,” explained … Read more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising education in Australia, providing new tools and opportunities for both teachers and students. AI’s integration into the classroom is enhancing personalised learning, streamlining administrative tasks, and improving overall educational outcomes. So, what are the benefits and do you agree with them? One of the key advantages of AI in education … Read more
From next year, all Victorian state schools will adopt phonics as the primary method for teaching reading, aiming to enhance literacy skills among prep to year 2 students. The government’s updated Teaching and Learning Model mandates a minimum of 25 minutes daily dedicated to explicit phonics and phonemic awareness instruction. This approach, specifically synthetic phonics, … Read more
According to the Australian Catholic University’s annual Australian Principal Occupational Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Survey released in 2024, a staggering 53.9% of school leaders reported threats of violence. That is an alarming 16.8% increase since the 2022 survey. Of those reporting physical violence, a staggering 96.3 per cent was at the hands of students. Offensive … Read more
According to the Australian Minister for Education, Jason Clare, approximately 50% of Australia university students who undertake a Teaching or Education course do not complete their studies.
