The introduction of a new 'explicit teaching' method in New South Wales schools has sparked anger among some teachers and parents but education authorities say it is needed to give under-privileged ...

There's a little war going on in the education community. Don't panic, there is nothing dangerous about this conflict. It is only ideological. What is the object of the division? The educational ...

Many education researchers spend a lot of time studying how students learn, but if their findings don’t make their way into the classroom, they are only so useful. For example, researchers have known ...

The end of term is approaching, a pedagogical day is scheduled, weather conditions could lead to school closures... once again, the teacher finds himself short of time and resources. How do you get ...

We’ve ejected the phonics v whole language debate in favour of the explicit teaching v inquiry-based learning hot button issue. The problem is failure to accept that teacher expertise and professional ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Opinion. Followed categories will be added to My News. This time of year is also one for resolutions: things to start, stop and improve. And some education-themed ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Whitsunday. Followed categories will be added to My News. Teaching methods have been given something of a shake-up at Proserpine State School (PSS) with the ...