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Semester 2 2020
Kathy Rushton and Joanne Rossbridge explore the important concept of Critical Literacy.
Critical Literacy in English and History: Stages 3 & 4
Semester 1 2020
Jim Sturgiss provides a straightforward guide to teaching some scientific concepts that are now part of the new Science syllabuses…
Uncertainty, Error and Confidence in Data
Semester 2 2019
Khya Brooks suggests an approach to the HSC which can reduce everyone’s anxiety...
Building Confidence and Success in Stage 6
Graham Sattler suggests an approach to combining music, emotion, language and technology in your classroom using the NSW Music Syllabus...
Practical Creativity with Tangible Outcomes
David Lubans, Angus Leahy, Jordan Smith and Narelle Eather make the case for continuing physical activity into the senior school years…
Why Exercise for Cognitive and Mental Health is Especially Important in the Senior Years
Semester 1 2019
Michelle Maher introduces you to the new K-10 syllabus which is mandatory for Years 7 and 9 in 2019…
A Guide to the New PDHPE Syllabus
Jonathon Dallimore offers some reflections on the new HSC Modern History Core due to be examined for the first time in 2019…
Power, Authority and the New Modern History Syllabus
Denis Fitzgerald asserts the teacher’s role in modelling their methodology …
Myth, “Fake News” and the Contemporary Role of Teachers
James Ladwig explains why teachers should be aware of centrally pre-determined practices masquerading as ‘evidence-based’ advanced, innovative curriculum and teaching…
What is Going Wrong with 'Evidence-based' Policies and Practices in Schools in Australia
Kalervo Gulson, Sam Sellar, Andrew Murphie and Simon Taylor argue we can act now to ensure the Australian experience of artificial intelligence in schools can be positive...
Preparing for the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Education in Australia
Semester 2 2018
Emma Finlayson reflects on what quality assessment is really about…
Getting Better at Assessment
"I Want to Get Physical, Physical": Spatial Technologies Inside and Outside Your Geography Classroom
Lorraine Chaffer encourages you to confidently use spatial technologies in your classroom…
"I Want to Get Physical, Physical": Spatial Technologies Inside and Outside Your Geography Classroom
Steve Delaney sees much to be excited about in the new Technology syllabus which is mandatory for Year 7 in 2019 and Year 8 in 2020…
Technology You Can Look Forward To
Alexandra Johnson celebrates success in her Visual Arts classrooms and you can too… Remember your first year of teaching? I do.
Marvellous Things! Visual Arts Teaching
Dr. Ian Hardy shares his research into some familiar school-based professional development practices…
Is Standardisation Governing Teacher Learning? Understanding Teachers' Compliance and Critique
Semester 1 2018
Rosemary Henzell helps teachers imagine new possibilities for their English classroom...
Contemporary (Im)possibilities?: Making Digital Texts 'Doable' in the Classroom
Deb McPherson, Jane Sherlock, Jowen Hillyer and Rosemary Henzell suggest some approaches to planning for the new Standard and Advanced Stage 6 English courses …
Considering the Advanced and Standard Courses in the New Stage 6 English Syllabus: Part II: Year 11
David Watson reflects on why the new Mathematics Standard course is useful for students and explains how to teach the new Networks topic…
A Very Useful Aspirin: Networks and the New Stage 6 Mathematics Standard Syllabus
Terry Moriarty introduces the new calculus-based courses to be implemented from 2019…
An Introduction to the New Stage 6 Mathematics Advanced and Extension Syllabuses
Semester 2 2017
Deb McPherson and Jane Sherlock suggest some approaches to beginning planning for implementing the new Standard and Advanced Stage 6 English course...
Considering the Advanced and Standard Courses in the New Stage 6 English Syllabus for NSW
Ken Silburn and Cherine Spirou introduce the new Science courses to be implemented for Year 11 in 2018 and Year 12 in 2019…
A Guide to the New Stage 6 Science Syllabus
Semester 1 2017
Jowen Hillyer engages Year 9 with guerrilla poetry...
Poetry: "thoughts that breathe and words that burn”
Joanne Rossbridge & Kathy Rushton share a framework for improved extended response writing…
Helping Your Students to Become Better Writers
Margaret Vos introduces the new Stage 6 History syllabuses which are implemented for Year 11 in 2018…
A Guide to the New Stage 6 History Syllabuses
Pauline Fitzgerald welcomes you to the fascinating collection at the State Library of NSW…
On Site, On Tour and Online: the State Library of NSW and You
Terry Moriarty introduces the new Stage 6 Mathematics syllabuses which are implemented for Year 11 in 2018...
An Introduction to the New Mathematics Standard and Life Skills Syllabuses
Semester 2 2016
Penny Russell reflects on what she loves about history before she takes up her new post at Harvard University…
The Making of a Teacher: My Love Affair with History
Jim Sturgiss helps to improve writing in Science classrooms…
Science, Writing and New Dimensions
Lawrence Ingvarson explains why it is time to lift university entry standards…
Attracting the Best and Brightest
Lloyd Bowen packs his toolbox for moving between classrooms and keeping the focus on learning…
Toolbox for a Good Day at School
Semester 1 2016
Teaching writing in secondary English:
Teaching Writing in Secondary English: Practical Approaches to Building Confidence, Enjoyment and Achievement
Semester 2 2015
Catherine Attard continues her guidance about making Maths come alive in your primary classroom...
Engagement and Mathematics: What does it look like in your classroom?
A video treat to get you thinking about introducing Shakespeare to your students ..
Shakespeare Video
Deb McPherson has advice that will allow you to enthuse even your most reluctant readers...
Engaging reluctant readers: some ideas for upper primary and junior secondary classrooms
Kate Cameron looks at some issues, approaches and opportunities in the History 7-10 syllabus...
The NSW 7-10 History Syllabus: Getting it Right
Semester 1 2015
Catherine Attard explores some strategies to increase student engagement in Maths ...
Getting Passionate About Maths
