Liberals have squeezed back in - what about looking after Early Childcare workers?
Jul 11, 2016
Let's see what happens with the Government arts and education policies, post election.
One area, that of the Early Childhood workforce, was only addressed by Labour, pre-election. It's of great concern that a recent survey of 1200 early educators across Australia found 1 in 5 were planning to leave the profession.
Reasons can be summarised as low pay (it's a 94% female dominated sector), feeling undervalued and increasing time on administrative tasks.
Early childhood experience should be a great foundation for learning. Let's start appropriately valuing those who do this important work.
Read the whole article in The Conversation
Flying Bookworm Theatre - primary and secondary incursions
There are very few incursion companies catering both to primary and secondary students. One is Flying Bookworm Theatre, who encourage delight in English and Drama for all audiences, though their focus is more for secondary students.
Touring is to Qld, NSW, ACT and Victor
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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