Will more spending on Education deliver better outcomes?
May 17, 2016
A strong argument is that it's not the spending, but where the money is spent that makes a difference. Both parties are promising more spending and there is strong evidence that individuals with more education do better economically, but where is the spending best placed?
This article gives the Asian examples of Korea and China, where less money is spent per capita on education, but the outcomes are better. In these countries, they invest more heavily into teachers. Is it this simple? Read the article here
Years 7 -9 - how to foster engagement
Research shows students beginning high school suffer, not just for a short time, but they often, lose confidence, are less inclined to be engaged or persevere. Students became more worried and sad, feeling less happiness and optimism and these feelings can last for years.
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Naplan - scores similar but low participation in NT
We're sure teachers will have a better read of the scores, but they seem roughly the same as previously.
What really stands out to us is -
- The low participation of NT students and also that
- Despite Victorian teachers dissatisfaction, scores of Victorian students was either hig
Creativity - the Big C & the Small c.
Many people think of creativity as being brilliant or innovative in the arts or sciences, or even just pursuing these disciplines as hobbies - these are what academics call the Big C Creativity.
They argue that creativity, the small c type, is what helps us solve everyday problems, consider options
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