Is a universal (and cradle to grave) identity number on the way for all Australian students. More...Let us consider the following scenario. You’ve heard of the so-called CSI effect – the manner in which the exaggerated portrayal of forensic science on crime television shows such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation influences public perception. More...Everyone, it seems, has a “fix” for education. The government has staked improvement on extra funding while others say a higher bar for teaching graduates is needed, and some view the prestige of the profession as the core issue. More...To follow the public debate on why some children prosper in school and others falter, you’d think it was all down to teachers. More...Increasingly, it’s not the quality of the research or researcher that is determining who gets funding in Australia’s universities but the reputation of the institutions they work for. More...Visit an Australian university campus and you will see a lot going on. Most universities teach, train professionals and offer generalist education. But they also undertake research (basic and applied), work with business, government and non-profit organisations, as well as having deep connections to the communities they serve. More...It’s nothing new to say we have a problem in education. But I’m not here to discuss the usual gripes with teachers and test scores. More...“Unschooling” – a radical style of education – does just that and is becoming increasingly popular among parents in Australia. More...With the rise of mass higher learning, tight public funding and intense competition for students, universities are often encouraged to see students as “customers”. But should they. More.../https%3A%2F%2Fprofilepics.canalblog.com%2Fprofilepics%2F1%2F0%2F1076071.jpg)
