The global teacher shortage is a complex issue that requires a multifaceted approach. However, speaking from experience, the Number 1 reason why I left the physical classroom is – bad behaviour. Violence is a HUGE problem in schools around the world and it’s only getting worse. That’s why I’m starting this blog post with the …
The 5 Things Governments Can Do to Address the Global Teacher Shortage. Read More »
The NAPLAN (National Assessment Program – Literacy and Numeracy) was introduced in Australia in 2008. Students are tested in Years 3, 5, 7 and 9 in reading, writing, spelling, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary and maths. Criticism of NAPLAN In the 15 years since its launch, NAPLAN has faced a raft of criticism from both the public, …
I was talking to a family member last week, who lives in a small town in north-western Queensland, about 12 hours drive from the capital, Brisbane. She was telling me about the inability of their small P-10 school to attract and retain a Maths teacher. This surprised me – mainly because, in Australia, we have …
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