A century of professional learning: Teachers Federation Library Centenary 2022
Issue: Semester 2 2022
Mary Schmidt guides us through the history of the Federation Library that this year celebrated its centenary. She shares with…
It’s Complex: Working with Students of Refugee Backgrounds and Their Families in NSW Public Schools
Issue: Semester 2 2022
Professor Megan Watkins and Professor Greg Noble present a research-based examination of the complexities involved in working with students of…
Viva La Difference: Exploring LGBTIQ Diversity in the Primary Classroom
Issue: Semester 1 2022
Dr Lorri Beveridge, Michael Murray and Hannah Gillard explore the high gravitas and practicalities
of raising awareness of intersex, sexuality and gender diverse people in the primary classroom
through teaching LGBTIQ literature.1 Teaching students LGBTIQ texts can better address students’
academic and emotional needs…
Higher levels accreditation… So much more than a fancy bit of paper
Issue: Semester 1 2022
Abby Saleh explains why accreditation at Highly Accomplished of Lead Teacher (HALT) level is something that expert teachers consider and gives some practical advice to those teachers who are seeking such accreditation.
Enabling school leaders and teachers to drive practice and build capacity
Issue: Semester 1 2022
Lila Mularczyk, Melinda Haskett, Emma Mansfield, Maurie Mulheron, Belinda Giudice, Abby Saleh and Karen Graham share their insights into how schools can draw on the expertise of their HALTs, along with creating connections to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, to build the capacity of their teachers and to create a standard -based teaching and learning culture. . .
A Guide to the New Stage 6 History Syllabuses
Issue: Semester 1 2017
Margaret Vos introduces the new Stage 6 History syllabuses which are implemented for Year 11 in 2018… The new NSW Stage…
‘We Are Not Just Some Kids’: The Gallery as A Classroom Space for Student Engagement
Issue: Semester 1 2021
Dr Kate Winchester is a facilitator and lecturer who is passionate about student engagement, inspiring social justice, creativity and authentic…
Let’s Play! Benefits of Music Recitals
Issue: Semester 2 2021
Ashleigh Smith celebrates performance through an exciting school recital series… Why a recital program? Music plays an important role in…
Aboriginal Studies: A Good HSC for Students and Community
Issue: Semester 2 2021
Cath Jeffery explains why your school should offer Aboriginal Studies and shares student experiences of the subject’s personal, social and…
Technology That Works for K-6
Issue: Semester 2 2021
Maria Wilson outlines five achievable areas for schools to begin improvement in digital technologies… Here is an example of a…