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New Research

Improving mathematics learning in the early years: the use of interactive multimedia

12 March 2010This article reports on research into the potential of interactive multimedia to develop K-1 students' understanding of fractions.

One teacher's response to literacy learning and teaching using technology

12 March 2010Access to technology remains uneven across schools, student competency levels differ and teacher expertise varies considerably.

Young people's writing: attitudes, behaviour and the role of technology

04 March 2010This report outlines the findings from 3001 pupils aged 8-16 from England and Scotland surveyed on their attitudes to writing. It explores gender, age and socio-economic differences.
Draft national curriculum in English, maths, science and history

Draft national curriculum in English, maths, science and history

01 March 2010Documents proposing the broad shape of the curriculum in each of these subjects were published in draft form in 2008 and revised in 2009. These have guided the work that is now provided as a detailed draft curriculum on which comment is sought.

The high cost of low educational performance

23 February 2010This report uses recent economic modelling to relate cognitive skills - as measured by PISA and other international instruments - to economic growth, demonstrating that relatively small improvements to labour force skills can largely impact the future well-being of a nation.

ICT teaching and learning support services

15 February 2010This report uses a series of case studies to develop a dynamic and responsive ICT service model that attends to the day-to-day user demands and the ever-changing ICT environment, but at the same time, maintains standards and security.
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Early childhood

Integrating services for young children and their families

Integrating services for young children and their families

15 February 2010This policy brief explores the rationale behind government efforts to integrate services and the implications for policy makers and practitioners. 

A flying start for Queensland children

08 February 2010The Queensland Government has launched a discussion paper on the future of education as part of its plan to provide all Queensland children with a flying start in life.

Vocational education and training

Knowledge foundations for the development of sustainable wildlife enterprises in remote Indigenous communities of Australia

15 March 2010This paper addresses issues of complementarity and conflict across Indigenous ecological knowledge and western science.

Australian vocational education and training: Apprentices and trainees 2009 - September quarter

15 March 2010Estimates of apprentice and trainee activity in Australia for the September quarter, 2009 are presented in this publication.

Commentary

My School and your school

26 February 2010My School promises to compare like with like, but a close look at thirty-six “average” schools reveals the limitations of this way of measuring achievement, writes Chris Bonnor

The launch, crash and recovery of My School

01 February 2010When you get into the business of comparing schools, there can be little margin for error - too much is at stake, writes Chris Bonnor in On Line Opinion

Reformed to the hilt

05 November 2009Doubts about New York’s system-wide educational reforms are intensifying, reports Chris Bonnor in Inside Story
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Audio

Interview with Michael Dockery on 'Cultural dimensions of Indigenous participation in education and training'

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09 November 2009In this interview, Steve Davis talks with researcher Michael Dockery about his report that explicitly attempts to measure 'cultural attachment' and its relationship with post-compulsory education and training.

Schooling and the common good

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04 September 2009Jack Keating discusses his new report on education with Peter Clarke in Inside Story

Schools

Turning 18: pathways and plans

Turning 18: pathways and plans

09 March 2010The longitudinal Life Chances Study has followed some 140 young people from diverse backgrounds since they were infants. This report documents the altest stage of the project.

Video

Emerging technologies in Australia - Horizon report

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03 December 2009Education.au CEO Greg Black shares an Australian perspective on the four emerging technologies identified by the Horizon Report as likely to be entering mainstream use by educators within the next few years.

Immersive learning – it's game on!

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05 October 2009Immersive learning includes the use of virtual worlds and serious games, simulations, role plays, and virtual environments, technologies and activities that support collaboration.

Education policy

The political economy of intergenerational income mobility

17 March 2010International comparisons of intergenerational mobility must take into account differences in politico-economic institutions, according to this study.

Websites

www.edu.org.au

10 December 2009This site was created by the Victorian Council of School Organisations (VICCSO) to provide resources and information sharing for parents and teachers on education issues.

Edna

05 October 2009Edna is Australia's gateway to resources and services for education and training. 

Mobile for museums

25 September 2009Museum professionals see great potential in reaching new audiences by providing content and social interaction via mobile devices. This site provings an overview of what is being done in the mobile museum world and offers suggestions on how to economically provide mobile users with a positive experience.

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Books

The Australian Long Story

The Australian Long Story

  • Editor: Mandy Sayer
  • Penguin Australia
In this collection, acclaimed writer Mandy Sayer brings together nine of the best Australian examples of the long story - tales that combine the intensity of the short story with the complexity of a novel.
The Best Australian Essays 2009

The Best Australian Essays 2009

  • Edited by Robyn Davidson
  • Black Inc
This year’s Best Australian Essays ranges far and wide. There are portraits of Michael Jackson, Samuel Beckett, the kookaburra, Julia Gillard and Charles Darwin.

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Policy Guides

Involving students in peer review: Case studies and practical strategies for university teaching

This guide has been developed as a resource for teaching staff and course/subject coordinators who are considering integrating student peer review in their subjects.

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