Pedagogy July 22, 2015 Pedagogy Pedagogy relates to the method and practice that deals with both the theory of teaching and practice of education. A pedagogical framework is the structure that provides students with a high-quailty, evidence-based teaching practices focussed on successful outcomes for every student.
PERMA July 3, 2015 PERMA PERMA When Schools talk about PERMA within the context of Wellbeing, they are referring to the model developed by positive psychologist, Martin Seligman, and was widely published in his influential 2011 book, “Flourish.” PERMA is an acronym for Positive Emotions, Engagement, Positive Relationships, Meaning and Accomplishment/Achievement. Further information: Martin Seligman – https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/faculty-profile/profile-dr-martin-seligman
Should schools be run for profit? July 3, 2015 Should schools be run for profit? FORBES by Nick Morrison Education is rarely short of polarizing issues but one in particular looks likely to dominate the education debate for some time to come, and that is whether schools should be run for profit.
Technology and good teaching lift Naplan Results. July 3, 2015 Technology and good teaching lift Naplan Results. THE AGE
Test scores aren’t good quality indicator. July 3, 2015 Test scores aren’t good quality indicator. THE CONVERSATION by Jennifer Chesters
The strengths and benefits of catholic and independent schools. July 3, 2015 The strengths and benefits of catholic and independent schools. THE CONVERSATION by Kevin Donnelly
The Top 10 private schools for girls in Sydney. July 3, 2015 The Top 10 private schools for girls in Sydney. BUSINESS INSIDER by Sarah Kimmorley Sydney has a raft of exclusive private schools, many of which are among the best performing in the country.
Too many school students are over confident. July 3, 2015 Too many school students are over confident. THE CONVERSATION by Lazar Stankov & Jihyun Lee
What the best education systems are doing right. July 3, 2015 What the best education systems are doing right. TED EDUCATION by Amy S.Choi
Zuckerberg donates A$130million to schools. July 3, 2015 Zuckerberg donates A$130million to schools. NEWS.COM.AU FACEBOOK CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are donating $US120 million ($A130 million) to the San Francisco Bay Area’s public school system.
School Uniforms: a blessing or a curse? July 3, 2015 School Uniforms: a blessing or a curse? THE CONVERSATION by Eva Dobozy Whether it’s parents complaining about the cost of school uniforms, or students complaining about having to remove their nose piercing, the majority of public and private schools have uniform and dress policies with varying degrees of strictness.
“Why we put our kids in Public School.” July 3, 2015 “Why we put our kids in Public School.” SALON by Jessica Gregg The case against private education: Why we put our kids in public school.