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TeachSpace
A place for teachers to continue to learn.
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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?
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Health and wellbeingHow to create a sense of belonging as students return to the classroom
The last two years of COVID-19 restrictions – where children had a mix of school and home-based learning – has impacted their sense of belonging. But in the face of ongoing uncertainty, what do students suggest to help them feel a part of school?
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Teaching and LearningWhy the approach to professional development for highly accomplished teachers needs to change
Effective professional development for teachers is a central part of improving educational outcomes for students. But new research shows when it comes to supporting highly accomplished teachers, professional development needs to be delivered differently.
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Indigenous EducationHow a Boon Wurrung tree inspired teachers and students to connect with Indigenous knowledge
When Boon Wurrung elders shared an ancient, culturally marked tree with Monash University Museum of Art (MUMA) as part of an exhibition about trees, it formed the centrepiece for a new approach to education.
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Social & Emotional DevelopmentHow to develop effective positive behaviour support plans in schools
Many students may benefit from an individualised positive behaviour support plan, but often these plans fail to meet the needs of the students concerned. Many educators want to know when a behaviour support plan is needed, how can they help develop one that is student-centred and effective, and how to ensure the behaviour support plan meets the needs of the student for long-term change?
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Teaching and LearningHow South-East Asian students learn in lockdowns
Technology has become a key tool in our fight to maintain learning during a global pandemic. But not every nation has used technology in the same way. Where some countries had sophisticated and wide-spread education technology programs already when covid-19 hit, others did not.