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Education Matters delves into some of the most important issues affecting today's schools, classrooms and the education landscape in Australia, including 'Hot Topics' such as mental health, sustainability, cyberbullying and robotics in the classroom. We speak with some of the foremost experts in their fields from across Australia and the world, who provide their knowledge, insight and advice on the subject or issue in question.
Under the radar: the hidden mental health crisis in education
Educators are silently battling an unseen mental health challenge, with new research revealing the profound impact of secondary traumatic stress...
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Confidence multiplied: empowering maths teachers
Maths teacher Mr Duncan McBain shares insights from the Grattan Institute's much-discussed maths report, illuminating strategies to enhance mathematical education...
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Future technology workforce needs curious minds
By sparking curiosity through engaging experiences, schools can transform stereotypes and inspire students to explore the diverse, dynamic world of...
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Is the ‘kid’ the only thing in the ‘pit’? Current approaches to home reading in Australia
Curtin University academics Dr Sonja Kuzich, Dr Paul Gardner, and Dr Carly Steele discuss current approaches to home reading in...
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A defining year for social media
Could a ‘digital duty of care’ approach that focuses on improving online safety features through collaboration with social media platforms...
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Teaching students how to read
When a small Victorian primary school changed its approach to teaching students how to read, success was unexpectedly swift. As...
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