Learning from the TLN experts: Meet the teachers educating their colleagues
Recent teachers turned TLN teacher-educators have a unique perspective on the challenges their colleagues face.
From IE magazine: Putting history in its place
IEU members say place-based learning gives educators a powerful way to engage students, especially with Indigenous culture and history.
Will AI be banned from HR?
A government inquiry into the digital transformation of workplaces has recommended barring employers from using AI to make decisions affecting workers without "human oversight".
AI in Education: Panacea or Pandora’s Box?
The latest edition of TLN’s practitioner journal offers the input of teachers, leaders and researchers to the debate about AI in education, writes Louisa Callanan.
IEU on the great smartphone ban in schools debate
Will Catholic and independent schools join the government sector in banning smartphone usage by students at school?
The Commons Social Change Library - an online treasure trove for changemakers
The Commons Social Change Library is an Australian based online facility which includes over 1200 resources for progressives, all of which are free to access and use.
The Ipsos facts on Boomers, parents and social media bans
A global survey of attitudes towards education challenges some stereotypes and discovers worldwide support for a ban on social media for children under 14.
IEU Career Corner: Some informative, fun education podcasts
Where can educators turn when they need something from left-field for an insight - or a laugh?
IEU member writes: Why our students are always tired
There has been much discussion recently about Australian students complaining of being constantly tired, irritable and anxious due to a lack of sleep, writes Garry Warren.
From IE magazine: Embracing difference by welcoming neurodivergent teachers
Schools now better accommodate the needs of neurodivergent students – those whose brains work differently from the average or ‘neurotypical’ person. But what about neurodivergent staff?
From The Point: The human cost of the Reportable Conduct crisis
Chris* is a highly respected veteran educator who has worked for decades as a teacher, vice principal and Principal. They were the victim of “completely fanciful” accusations which became a Reportable Conduct charge that dragged on for nearly 12 months.
The teacher shortage crisis: recruitment or retention?
There is an ongoing debate around what is causing the teacher shortage crisis and what we should be doing about it. Teacher and IEU member Jack Andrews says it’s time to move past band aid solutions.
Lesson plan changes could save ‘20 million teacher hours a year’
The Grattan Institute says providing all Australian schools with access to a bank of lesson plans would reduce teacher workload by three hours a week.
Education and union reading
From the teacher shortage crisis to the passing of a very significant woman, here’s some news and in-depth reports collected for your reading convenience.
Only Teachers – with a capital T – can teach
Teacher Christine Duff offers a linguistic solution to building the status of her profession.
Best recent education and union reads
From staff shortages in education to the future of enterprise bargaining, and the curious case of the post-election Liberal Party - here’s the reading to catch up on.
Being ‘smart’ in the best way: Al Fricker and Indigenous education
Last year, Dr Aleryk (Al) Fricker’s seminar Decolonising the Classroom was rated the highlight of the IEU/AEU Student Teacher Conference. We spoke to Al to find out why early career teachers react so strongly to his teachings.
Best recent education and union reads
The federal budget under the microscope, what happened to the anti-vaccination movement and a new comic about workers and their unions is acclaimed by Jeff Sparrow and Christos Tsiolkas.
Best recent education and union reads
From Meanjin to Crikey, from an election featuring a “vacuum of ideas” to the erosion of trust in teachers, here’s some stimulating reads for your consideration.
Latest reading on teacher workloads
Recent commentary and analysis about the biggest issue facing education staff.