It’s not about winning arguments, but ensuring kids grow up to be thoughtful and engaged citizens. These skills might come in to play at school in essay writing, in oral presentations or in debates. More...
25 août 2019
25 août 2019
‘I’m an international student in Australia. How do I tell my parents the pressure they put on me is too much?’
Hi, and thanks for your question. My answer to your question is quite long because there are a few ways you can approach this. More...
25 août 2019
How a robot called Pink helped teach school children an Aboriginal language
The principal engaged the only fluent speaker of Narungga to work with the school’s teachers and students. The aim was to engage the school’s Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students in learning about both innovative technologies and Narungga culture. More...
25 août 2019
Three charts on: how much Australia spends on all levels of education
Australia spent A$111.8 billion on education in 2015, the most recent year for which the full dataset for all levels of education spending is available. A report from the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) released today shows this was an increase of nearly 80% from 2000 spending. More...
25 août 2019
Fudged research results erode people’s trust in experts
Reports of research misconduct have been prominent recently and probably reflect wider problems of relying on dated integrity protections. More...
25 août 2019
Dependent and vulnerable: the experiences of academics on casual and insecure contracts
A majority of academic staff at some of Australia’s top universities work in casual or fixed-term positions. This reflects a trend towards casualisation in academia, and other industries, in Australia and New Zealand. More...
25 août 2019
New South Wales has 48 selective schools, while Victoria has 4. There’s an interesting history behind this
Selective schools are public schools that take high-achieving students. They are meant to offer opportunities for any higher achiever, regardless of social class, but research has consistently shown a high proportion of students in selective schools are from more advantaged households. More...
25 août 2019
When does getting help on an assignment turn into cheating?
Students – whether at university or school – can get help from many places. They can go to a tutor, parent, teacher, a friend or consult a textbook. More...
25 août 2019
Most people think playing chess makes you ‘smarter’, but the evidence isn’t clear on that
Chess has long been an important part of school culture. Many people believe chess has a range of cognitive benefits including improved memory, IQ, problem solving skills and concentration. More...
25 août 2019
Recent campus attacks show universities need to do more to protect international students
Australia prides itself on being a safe travel destination. And feeling safe is one of the leading considerations for international students when choosing to study here. More...
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