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Monash experts lead the charge in strengthening VCE maths exams
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Monash University mathematicians, led by Professor Warwick Tucker and Professor Burkard Polster, are collaborating with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) to enhance the quality and rigour of Victoria’s VCE mathematics examinations. This partnership involves Monash academics reviewing and writing VCE maths exams, aiming to ensure assessments are rigorous, fair, and reflective of curriculum objectives.
This initiative follows recommendations from an independent review led by Dr John Bennett AM, emphasising the inclusion of qualified academics in exam development. The collaboration aims to provide students with fair opportunities to demonstrate their mathematical proficiency.
Understanding and improving the use of research evidence in Australian schools
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The Monash Q Project, a collaboration between Monash University and the Paul Ramsay Foundation, has released an impact report detailing its efforts from 2019 to 2023 to improve the use of research evidence in Australian schools. The project developed practical tools, professional learning programs, and hosted events that reached over 83,000 educators across various educational sectors.
Engaging with over 2,100 teachers and school leaders from more than 1,700 schools, the project has significantly influenced educators' use of research evidence, thereby enhancing teaching practices and student outcomes. The Q Project's work will continue through the Monash Q Lab from July 2024.
Trauma-informed online education - developing a world-first framework
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Tara Mannix and Mike Phillips, co-directors of the Monash Virtual School, along with Dr Emily Berger from the School of Educational Psychology and Counselling, participated in a workshop at the Monash University Prato Centre in Italy.
The workshop aimed to develop a pioneering model of trauma-informed practice in online education, focusing on children displaced by the war in Ukraine. Supported by the Monash Incubator Grants Scheme, the project involves collaboration with the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, the Monash School of Psychological Sciences, and NGOs like Classrooms Without Walls and Smart Osvita.
The initiative seeks to create a safe and nurturing online learning environment for war-impacted children, establishing a global benchmark for trauma-informed online education.
Monash advocates for quality in international education
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Monash University, led by Vice-Chancellor and President Professor Sharon Pickering, engaged in activities to promote quality education through participation in public hearings and submissions related to the Education Services for Overseas Students Amendment (Quality and Integrity) Bill 2024:
Monash University initiatives for quality education in Indonesia
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Monash University, Indonesia, has been actively involved in numerous initiatives to enhance educational quality and foster international partnerships. These activities include collaborations with various Indonesian universities and organisations to improve digital literacy, policy-making skills, and human resource competencies, as well as to address global challenges such as climate change and sustainability.
Key initiatives include the Digital Industry Executive Education Program, strategic partnerships with local universities, and the EduVate 2024 event, all aimed at promoting quality education and lifelong learning opportunities. Monash University's efforts also emphasise the importance of innovation, infrastructure development, and workforce development, contributing to Indonesia's Golden Era 2045 vision.
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Innovative AI projects in education by Monash University
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Monash University's Hub for Educational Design and Innovation (HEDI) and Monash Tech School are leading innovative projects to enhance quality education through AI technology:
Young people's evolving perception of volunteering and the barriers they face
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The Monash Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice (CYPEP) released a discussion paper exploring young people's perceptions of volunteering and the barriers they face in participation. The paper, informed by data from the Australian Youth Barometers, highlights that young people view volunteering as part of broader social participation and are motivated by political anxiety. Despite recognising the benefits of volunteering, young people face barriers such as lack of support and bureaucratic obstacles.
The report provides insights for volunteering organisations to better engage young people.
Monash at one of Asia's largest international business and research conferences
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Monash University took centre stage at the INBUSH ERA WORLD SUMMIT 2024 in Noida, India, with Professor Allie Clemans and Dr Greg Cusack delivering keynote speeches. The summit, hosted by Amity University, marked the beginning of a formal education partnership between Monash and Amity.
The partnership includes articulation and credit transfer agreements in various faculties, allowing Amity students to study at Monash. This collaboration aims to strengthen Monash's partnerships in the Indo-Pacific region and enhance its research and academic collaborations, particularly in India.
HEDI directors help build an EdTech Community of Action
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Directors Michael Henderson and Jo Blannin from the Hub for Educational Design and Innovation (HEDI) at Monash University contributed to the establishment of an EdTech Community of Action. They presented at the EdTech Innovation Network (EIN) inaugural event, which aimed to connect EdTech entrepreneurs, education leaders, and researchers to advance the role of technology in transforming higher education.
The event highlighted the PIAF Model, an evaluation framework for assessing EdTech tools, and emphasised partnerships between EdTech providers and researchers.
The network aims to foster cross-sector partnerships to develop innovative EdTech solutions with a demonstrable impact on learners.
Shaping the future: a new approach to policy that works for young people
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The Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice (CYPEP) at Monash University collaborated with The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and the Australian Youth Affairs Coalition (AYAC) to meet with MPs and ministerial advisers in Canberra. The meeting aimed to develop the next phase of action addressing key themes for young people: belonging, wellbeing, and security.
This initiative follows a previous roundtable and aims to shape future policies that effectively support young people.