For Education Leaders
Have Schools and Teachers Lost Control in the Classroom? Discipline is a complex issue influenced by various factors, including societal changes, parenting styles, student behaviour, and school culture. It requires a multi-faceted approach that involves collaboration between all stakeholders. Policymakers, administrators, and teachers should work together to develop comprehensive strategies and initiatives that promote positive behaviour, create a safe and respectful learning environment, and provide appropriate support for teachers to address discipline challenges. Read more Call for AI Taskforce in Schools AI arrived front and centre earlier this year with the release of Chat GPT as a readily accessible app, somewhat ironically, the thing with all the answers has thrown up as many questions as it has resolved. Nap-worthy – NAPLAN Fails to Convince Experts Experts remain unconvinced of NAPLAN's effectiveness even with the newly introduced four-band format and point to a sharp decline in student participation to previous years. 2023, How’s it Going? Believe it or not, we have reached the midpoint of 2023, so it’s a good time to check up on how staff are feeling, their concerns and wishes. Set a Bedtime for Teens It’s coming on final exam time, that means a lot of tired, stressed students, especially if you’ve got an ATAR score and a place at University on your mind. Australian Maths Team Sees Success in Japan The Australian team participating in the 64th annual International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) in Japan was awarded five medals and an honourable mention, seeing Australia rank 23rd out of the 112 countries that took part in this year’s competition. |