EDUCATORS would like to see professional associations subsidised by state and territory governments, according to an Australian Teacher Magazine survey. Our nationwide EducationSurvey 2013 found 88 per cent of participants were in favour of associations receiving financial help. More than 3200 educators took part — of those, 67 per cent were members of an association. […]
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No easy answers to Tasmanian illiteracy
HOBART, Dec 13 – It’s an education horror story and it’s told by more than one Tasmanian community leader. Michael Bailey, the head of the state’s chamber of commerce, is one. He recounts a conversation with a Year 11 school student, explaining much about Tasmania’s poor literacy levels. “I said to her, ‘What’s the biggest […]
Sandwich thrower dealt with by school
CANBERRA, May 31 – The schoolboy embroiled in the latest sandwich-throwing incident involving Prime Minister Julia Gillard has been dealt with in-house at his Canberra high school. The Prime Minister was visiting Lyneham High School on Thursday when a salami sanger was lobbed her way. While Gillard was quick to dismiss the incident, it quickly […]
NSW teacher gave teens alcohol: police
SYDNEY, Dec 6 - A New South Wales teacher allegedly gave teenage girls alcohol and recruited them to vandalise a home, police have said. Officers arrested the 59-year-old, from Coffs Harbour on the mid-north coast, on Thursday night following an investigation into the vandalism of a home in nearby Urunga in November. On the same day the […]
NT Govt can’t say how many teachers to go
DARWIN, Dec 12 – The Northern Territory Government still can’t say how many teachers will lose their jobs due to government funding cuts. The government has said academic results in the NT are terrible and need to be lifted, but the Australian Education Union has argued that cutting teacher positions is not the way to do it. The government said only 35 net […]
Abuse victim restricted by church deed
SYDNEY, Dec 9 – A woman who was abused as a girl by a Catholic priest had to sign a deed saying she would not make disparaging remarks about the Church authority or discuss with anyone her sexual abuse except for medical purposes. Joan Isaacs was sexually abused by Father Francis Derriman at a convent […]
Student results back Gonski: SA
ADELAIDE, Dec 4 – International maths, science and reading results for Australian students show strategies must be put in place to improve outcomes, the South Australian Government says. Education Minister Jennifer Rankine says Australian students performed well overall, with results above the OECD average. “However, some of today’s results show what we already know – […]
No easy answers to Tasmanian illiteracy
HOBART, Dec 13 – It’s an education horror story and it’s told by more than one Tasmanian community leader. Michael Bailey, the head of the state’s chamber of commerce, is one. He recounts a conversation with a Year 11 school student, explaining much about Tasmania’s poor literacy levels. “I said to her, ‘What’s the biggest […]
New sexting laws for Victoria
MELBOURNE, Dec 10 - Electronically sharing sexually explicit images of another person without their consent – also known as sexting – will become illegal in Victoria. The State Government tabled its response to an inquiry into sexting in parliament on Tuesday and the legislation will also ensure youths found sexting do not end up facing child pornography […]
WA teacher jailed for producing child porn
PERTH, Dec 12 – A former schoolteacher who took indecent photographs of hundreds of children at playgrounds and beaches around Perth, and then shared them on a child porn website, has been jailed for two years. Garry Anthony Tysoe, 53, admitted to producing and distributing more than 1000 images of children, which were taken covertly […]
US boy, 6, suspended for kissing girl
DENVER (US), Dec 11 – The suspension of a six-year-old US boy for kissing a girl at school is raising questions about whether the peck should be considered sexual harassment. The boy’s mother said officials at Lincoln School of Science and Technology in Canon City, a Colorado city of 16,000, are over-reacting. Jennifer Saunders said […]
Opinion
Time to say goodbye and good luck
THIS is my last Tim’s Tales column for Australian Teacher Magazine. It’s difficult to believe I’ve been writing these columns since 2008. It’s a hard role to give up. I think the magazine is terrific and I’ve been honoured to be able to contribute to it. The editorial staff have been fabulous to work with. […]
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Thirteen years to make an impact
IT hardly seems possible, but it is that time of the year when our Year 12 students have finished 13 years of education and are preparing to enter life beyond school. It seems that as I get older, time goes faster (or am I just slower and struggling to keep up?). It is easy to […]
Hands-on learning science key
THE final term of the school year is otherwise known as awards season — a time when educators across the country are recognised for their skill and dedication. This month’s issue features several stories of award-winning individuals, teams and schools. They include science teachers Richard Johnson and Sarah Chapman. Like all outstanding classroom practitioners, these […]
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Libs pledge to be ‘the best friend teachers have ever had’
Christopher Pyne, Federal Education Minister IT is my great privilege to have been appointed Education Minister. I am deeply passionate about education and am determined to deliver a policy on schools that will be achievable, affordable and believable. Our plan for school education is unapologetically a ‘students-first’ policy. Every aspect is directed at better educating […]
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Top 10: Summer reads
We never get enough time during the year to read all the books we want to, so with the summer break fast approaching, we can’t wait to get stuck into some of the stories that have spent too long on our shelves. Here is our list of the books we’re looking forward to reading most […]
InBrief: Principal retirement, School leader briefings, PD programs
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InBrief: Gotcha system, Manipulating messages, Wastewater treatment, Landscape dioramas, Chess debut, Tassie Devil, Drumbeat program,
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InBrief: Principal retirement, School leader briefings, PD programs
Beeley ready for a rest CANBERRA – Majura Primary School principal Lindy Beeley is retiring at the end of this year after 36 years in the ACT education system. Beeley, who has been a principal for 12 years, says she has mixed feelings. “This is a truly remarkable school community and I will miss all […]
InBrief: Gotcha system, Manipulating messages, Wastewater treatment, Landscape dioramas, Chess debut, Tassie Devil, Drumbeat program,
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All shuck up at state awards honour
PREPARING young people for careers in the community is commonplace at most schools, but having a dedicated program that engages students with the local industry is something new altogether. A small, coastal school on South Australia’s Franklin Harbour gives its students the chance to learn about the local oyster industry, while gaining accredited learning in […]
Red Frogs are happy to help
WITH thousands of excited teenagers flocking to schoolies hotspots around Australia, unburdened by exam stress and ready for some unbridled fun, S-press takes a closer look at school leaver celebrations, and what kind of safety measures are available. S-press journalists spoke to Andy Gourley, founder of schoolies and university support network Red Frogs Australia. Gourley […]
Top 10: Summer reads
We never get enough time during the year to read all the books we want to, so with the summer break fast approaching, we can’t wait to get stuck into some of the stories that have spent too long on our shelves. Here is our list of the books we’re looking forward to reading most […]
Humphreys’ focus is strong
KEEN to lose weight after her children were born, Bec Humphreys joined the gym and started a program called Body for Life. Soon after she began to shed some of the kilograms, she was approached by a man at her gym and asked if she had ever considered the sport of body building. The visual […]
Turtle-y at home with green role
WHEN the head of the environmental committee was away on leave last year and Allison Elcoate took over the role, she knew she had big shoes to fill. But not only did she lead the students at her Townsville school through an innovative program, her work with the college resulted in an invitation to represent […]
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Sullivan’s Mathsmeet keynote shares strategies to challenge thinking
MATHS teachers in the Northern Territory came away from a Mathsmeet conference this term inspired with relevant and practical teaching strategies. The conference, organised by the Mathematics Teachers Association of the Northern Territory (MTANT), drew approximately 60 current and pre-service teachers to O’Loughlin Catholic College. MTANT president Matt Skoss says a highlight of the two […]
Sullivan’s Mathsmeet keynote shares strategies to challenge thinking
MATHS teachers in the Northern Territory came away from a Mathsmeet conference this term inspired with relevant and practical teaching strategies. The conference, organised by the Mathematics Teachers Association of the Northern Territory (MTANT), drew approximately 60 current and pre-service teachers to O’Loughlin Catholic College. MTANT president Matt Skoss says a highlight of the two […]
InBrief: Library staff appreciated, HPE conference, Maths PD
Library staff thanked Tasmanian Education Minister, Nick McKim, thanked school library staff at the Australian School Library Association’s biennial national conference in Hobart. “[School libraries are] places of discovery, fun and opportunity — thanks largely to the committed staff that run them and make a valuable contribution to our young people’s learning,” he said. A […]
Educating the educators
THE bushfires that tore through New South Wales last month disrupted and devastated the lives of many residents. Natural disasters including bushfires, floods, cyclones and storms occur frequently around Australia. And often teachers, as central figures within their communities, play a significant role in picking up the pieces. In light of this, the Australian Red […]
Technology
InBrief: BYOD, Screen It competition, Free computers
BYOD use widespread CANBERRA – Almost one third of Australian schools encourage students to bring their own devices for use inside and outside the classroom, according to a new survey. The 2013 Australian School Library Survey gathered responses from 800 teacher librarians. It found 30 per cent of schools operate a BYOD policy. Screen It […]
InBrief: BYOD, Screen It competition, Free computers
BYOD use widespread CANBERRA – Almost one third of Australian schools encourage students to bring their own devices for use inside and outside the classroom, according to a new survey. The 2013 Australian School Library Survey gathered responses from 800 teacher librarians. It found 30 per cent of schools operate a BYOD policy. Screen It […]
Writing your tech checklist
TERM 4 is upon us and, apart from marking and writing reports, teachers are also preparing, and in some cases rewriting, their programs for 2014. This is an opportune time for teachers to consider what resources students and schools can purchase for the coming year. Many teachers have already mastered the implementation of 21st Century […]
Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760
As schools continue to purchase iPads for students to complete classwork kinaesthetically, a growing requirement is to appeal to those who want to type large volumes of text efficiently. This can be easily accomplished by purchasing a keyboard that connects to the iPad through wifi or a clip connection. It is particularly useful when students […]
All school access to experts
AN online learning program that started out with a target to help 600 students from Cairns to Coolangatta has now benefited more than 11,000 youngsters across Queensland. Project 600 uses a web conferencing platform to beam expert teachers into schools for group literacy and numeracy sessions. Glen Watt, regional projects and training manager at the […]
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Pair bring science to life
SCIENCE can be a divisive subject for students, some will argue it’s the most interesting and relevant subject available on the curriculum, others say it’s dead boring. The difference between these two groups often lies with the teacher, and his or her ability to bring science to life. The Prime Minister’s Prizes for Excellence in […]
InBrief: Careers awards
The WA education department has won three awards for its technology services to schools. At the Customer Service Institute of Australia’s service excellence awards, the department and its tech partner KineticIT came first in the state in three categories: Customer Services in a State and Federal Government Agency; Customer Service Project of the Year; and […]
Move to primary suits Walker
Shana Walker has always had an interest in education so while raising her young family, she trained as an early childhood worker at her children’s local play centre. She has since moved into primary teaching and took up her first full-time teaching role at Western Australia’s Sutherland Dianella Primary School, in a Year 2 class. […]
InBrief: Principal retirement, School leader briefings, PD programs
Beeley ready for a rest CANBERRA – Majura Primary School principal Lindy Beeley is retiring at the end of this year after 36 years in the ACT education system. Beeley, who has been a principal for 12 years, says she has mixed feelings. “This is a truly remarkable school community and I will miss all […]
French teachers gush about Diplôme Élémentaire de Langue Française
FRENCH teachers in Victoria are boosting their own language skills and expertise by taking an internationally recognised qualification. Fourteen educators have already completed the Diplôme Élémentaire de Langue Française (DELF) and a new intake of 14 started their professional learning journey this term. The State Government initiative is being offered through the Alliance Française de […]
Page enjoys a new chapter
DESPITE having more qualifications than many teachers who have been in the profession for decades longer than she has, Shaileigh Page knows she still has plenty to learn when it comes to her teaching practice. The 28-year-old completed her PhD studies in September last year, and has taken up a fulltime teaching role at South […]