Teachers
Journal article
Does gratitude ensure workplace happiness among university teachers? Examining the role of social and psychological capital and spiritual climate
The study examines the necessity and sufficiency of gratitude for supporting workplace happiness among Indian university teachers. It also explores the mediating effect of psychological capital and social capital in the relationship between gratitude and workplace happiness. The moderating effect of spiritual climate is investigated. A survey of 726 university staff in India was undertaken...
Report
Teacher workforce: fiction vs fact
Australia’s education outcomes have deteriorated, despite increased spending on teachers and policies to increase the quantity and quality of teachers. This paper challenges several persistent assumptions about the quantity and quality of the teacher workforce and identifies areas of concern supported by data and evidence.
Report
Next steps: report of the Quality Initial Teacher Education Review
This is the final report of the Quality Initial Teacher Education Review, which examined the issues surrounding attracting and selecting high-quality candidates into the teaching profession, and how to prepare initial teacher education (ITE) students to be effective teachers.
Report
Teachers’ and principals’ application of positive psychology strategies: impacts on wellbeing, professional practice and student learning
This report presents the findings of a novel Australian study whereby Australian teachers’ and principals’ used four positive psychology strategies in their daily professional practice.
Report
Making time for great teaching: how better government policy can help
Great teaching transforms students’ lives. But preparing for great teaching takes time. This report recommends that governments adopt three directions for reform.