TeachSpace
TeachSpace
A place for teachers to continue to learn.
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Teaching and LearningThe role of research in the professional development of graduate teachers
Keeping up to date with new research is a powerful way for teachers to support their continuous professional development. However, studies suggest that many university students and practising teachers do not always take advantage of this.
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Teaching and LearningBringing future of education into the classroom
Education is more than just learning. It is about educating young people to have the tools to participate in the world, and have a positive impact. And this is what makes the work of teachers political.
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Health & Physical EducationHow student voice and agency can transform fitness testing into fitness education
New Monash research shows how and why we need to move away from traditional fitness testing in health and physical education (HPE) so that we can foster more positive and educational experiences for students – and it starts with listening to how they feel.
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Teaching and LearningGoing beyond the 3 Rs in Australian schools
This World Environment Day we consider the benefits of embracing Stockholm+50 ‘5 Rs’ – Regenerating, Recovering, Rebalancing, Renewing, and Reimagining our shared life on earth – in the Australian curriculum.
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Health and wellbeing | Primary EducationSix ways to help students thrive post-lockdown
We know that children’s social-emotional wellbeing and learning trajectories have been hit hard during the pandemic. And it’s not hard to see why.
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Inclusive Education; Teaching and LearningFive ways to advance racial equity in your classroom
As educators of colour, we are often immersed in discussions about what can be done to advance racial equity in schools. Australia is uniquely positioned as a country to address this, as we rest on Indigenous heritage, and draw from the efforts and mindsets of many people of colour who have arrived into the country as immigrants.
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Teaching and LearningHow does a major disaster impact student learning?
The Hazelwood mine fire had a considerable impact on the environment and public health, and had a significant follow-on effect on students and their academic results. What lessons can we learn from their experience in the wake of disasters?
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Sustainability; Teaching and LearningDeveloping and retaining teachers in challenging times: how do we keep teachers in the profession?
Teaching is a challenging profession and many would say that over the past two years it has never been tougher. How then can teachers be supported to stay in Education and have a rewarding and sustainable career?
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Behaviour Management; Social & Emotional DevelopmentLearning about emotions with Humphrey B. Bear
Monash Education researchers on the AllPlay program have partnered with Humphrey B. Bear to launch music videos and activity cards that support children of all abilities to move and regulate their emotions in classrooms and at home.
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Inclusive Education | Primary EducationHow refugee students gain a sense of belonging in Australian primary schools
New Monash research shows that teachers and schools play a strong role in ensuring refugee children develop a sense of belonging in Australian schools. How can teachers play a leading role in creating that sense of belonging in our classrooms?
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Critical & Creative ThinkingFive ways we can help kids understand when online information is fake
Conspiracy theories and fake news — the disinformation kids read online impacts children as well as adults. And new research shows young people are more exposed and vulnerable than ever.
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Teaching and LearningWhy Australian teachers of psychology are determined to build a network
Teachers are uniting across Australia in an effort to raise the profile of teaching and learning of psychology in Australian schools and address some of the hurdles within the profession.
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Health and wellbeingEasy tips for teachers to improve student wellbeing
The role schools take in supporting young people’s mental health and wellbeing is vital. But what can teachers do to reduce their sense of overwhelm?
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Inclusive EducationHow can school leaders create an inclusive culture and commitment?
Building an inclusive culture is a fundamental part of contemporary schooling. But how do you foster a collective mindset? We asked three school principals who are leaders in inclusive practice about what works for their school communities.
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STEM Education | Primary EducationHow can teachers integrate maths and science in their classrooms?
Research shows that integrating mathematics and science can enrich student learning by providing relevant, meaningful, and engaging learning experiences that promote positive attitudes towards both subjects. But how can teachers design lessons that effectively integrate these subjects?