Try not to be a woman over 55 in Australia
Aug 13, 2016
Australian women over 55 are healthy but for income security, the position of older Australians is 67th out of 96 countries and worst of all for single women.
Given teaching is a female dominated profession, and not particularly well paid, you might be interested in some research.
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The reasons why women in this age group are worse off are as you'd expect but solutions suggested might surprise you. The fastest growing age group generating entrepreneurs in Australia is 54-64. Research suggests instead of government funding focusing on young entrepreneurs only, that the benefits of this age group becoming self sufficient, rather than reskilled for another job, could be key. Read further 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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