Education advice from around the world
Overwhelmed by all the international advice on education? Here’s what you can, and should, bring home to your kids.
What makes good teaching?
What does it mean to be a good teacher? Does it change for primary and high school students? Dr Brad Campbell reflects on his experience and offers his take on the common tenets of teaching across age...
Extracurricular activities — Striking the right balance
Wanting the very best for our kids is natural for parents, but finding balance through extracurricular activities is just as important for our kids as it is for us.
Overseas study opportunities
Avenues for overseas study have expanded greatly in recent years, and there are now various formats and programs that Australian students can explore.
Why attendance matters
Every student absence impacts achievement. Here’s how to identify at-risk students and intervene early.
The nuts and bolts of debating: how to select, prepare and deliver a great debate
Don’t let the public nature of debating overwhelm you. We’ve rounded up our top tips to help you prepare and deliver a memorable debate, without the angst.
How much screen time is too much?
As a modern society we spend more time looking at screens than ever before. With screens not going anywhere any time soon, how are all those pixels impacting us physically, emotionally, socially and m...
Analysing characters in English texts
Throughout your secondary English studies, you’ll read numerous novels and other texts. Knowing how to analyse key characters is a valuable skill for essay writing and exam preparation.
How to optimise your reading time during exams
Utilising the reading time at the start of an examination can give you a valuable advantage.
5 popular psychology myths prevalent in education
In a world flooded with information, it’s not surprising that the most popular or easily understood voices appear most true. But this often leaves us wide open to misinformation.