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 For Education Leaders
Empowering Students to Become Self-Regulated, Self-Directed, Self-Driven Learners  Self-directed learners operate with a high degree of autonomy and initiative. These learners are resilient in the face of obstacles, viewing failures as opportunities for growth and development rather than setbacks. Self-driven learners embrace a growth mindset, viewing intelligence and abilities as malleable traits that can be developed through dedication and practice. So whilst we can easily identify and define what it means to be one of these learners, the question still remains; “How do we get more of these learners?” Read more Play is Pivotal in Our Schools and in Development  Play is a fundamental human right, a universal language through which we learn about relationships, develop social skills, and cultivate our social conscience. It’s time to acknowledge that play is essential, not just for children but for society as a whole. The Unintended Consequences of Academic Leniency: A Deeper Dive  A recent study of Year 9 students in North Carolina, USA, revealed that lowering academic standards may have had a counterproductive effect. The study found that lower-performing or at-risk students’ performance rose or fell in accordance with the expectations placed on them. When faced with easier grading, these students responded by showing less effort at school. They achieved the same grades on a now easier scale. Read more How Tragedy Led to Insight for Alex Noble  When Alex Noble ran onto the footy field one ordinary Saturday there was little to suggest that it would lead to a life changing event. Porn Ban no Solution to Sexualised Violence  Young people need to be given the tools to navigate the complexities of online content, particularly in the realm of pornography, above a blanket ban or invasive age verification. The Keys to Accessing and Keeping Quality Staff  The common wisdom is that teachers are hard to find, and once found it’s hard to encourage them to stay on. 
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