An interdisciplinary approach in research gets the best results.
Jul 03, 2018
This will not be news to teachers!
Globally the emphasis on STEMM subjects (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine ) for research and innovation is fine, but without the humanities, arts, social sciences (HASS), how will these innovations work for people? How will they be translated and adopted?
Creative thinking is a key. Without equal funding and interdisciplinary funding so much potential is lost.
Read how Canada is leading the way.
Also read about interdisciplary approaches in Australia to wine and the meat industry.
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Rich Schools, Poor Schools
Australia’s schooling system is among the most highly segregated in the OECD. Public schools educate the majority of disadvantaged students, while there is concentrated advantage in private schools.
This situation can be attributed, in large part, to our school funding arrangements. Recent research
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As Term 3 is almost upon us, if you haven't sorted a Book Week incursion, hurry! If you're flexible with dates, you might be able to swing one of our great shows.
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