One of our most rewarding responsibilities for teachers is the opportunity to guide our students on their journey of growth and self-discovery. Setting goals is a fundamental part of this process, as it helps students develop a sense of purpose and direction in their academic and personal lives. While the SMART goals method is popular, there are many other purposeful strategies we can use to help our students flourish. In this blog post, we will explore three key steps for teachers to assist students in setting meaningful goals ..read more

Here in Victoria, it’s week 2 of term 3. For most Australian teachers, this time of year is the beginning of a new semester, which provides a great opportunity to reflect on our student progress so far, and what we hope to achieve by the year’s end. One crucial aspect of achieving success is understanding how to leverage student data effectively. In this article, we'll explore the importance of setting new goals and how using formative and summative assessments can help us track our progress effortlessly ..read more

Here in Victoria, it’s week 2 of term 3. For most Australian teachers, this time of year is the beginning of a new semester, which provides a great opportunity to reflect on our student progress so far, and what we hope to achieve by the year’s end. One crucial aspect of achieving success is understanding how to leverage student data effectively. In this article, we'll explore the importance of setting new goals and how using formative and summative assessments can help us track our progress effortlessly ..read more

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Happy International Women's Day, Teachers! Today is a day to celebrate the achievements of women around the world and to continue the fight for gender equality. But do you know the history behind this important day? Let's take a look at how International Women's Day is linked to the Shirtwaist strike and how this event marked a turning point in the fight for women's rights ..read more

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Indigenous perspectives are an important part of the Australian Curriculum because they help to provide a more comprehensive and accurate understanding of the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous Australians, as well as the ongoing challenges and issues that Indigenous Australians face ..read more

Feedback is one of the most undervalued teaching strategies. It’s important is emphasized within the High Impact Teaching Strategies, and according to Australian education academic John Hattie, feedback is one of the most powerful influences on student learning. Hattie suggests that, on average, students who receive feedback will make progress that is 73% of a standard deviation above those who do not receive any meaningful feedback ..read more

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