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Infographic: Comparing The Length Of Primary School Breaks By Country, Andrew Broadley
Infographic: Comparing The Length Of Primary School Breaks By Country, Andrew Broadley
Teacher infographics
Do you feel like you’re getting enough time off each year? Recent data from the OECD’s Education at a Glace report reveals Australian primary school teachers and students have less time off each year than the majority of OECD countries measured.
Infographic: What Support Do School-Aged Children Want To Quit Vaping?, Dominique Russell
Infographic: What Support Do School-Aged Children Want To Quit Vaping?, Dominique Russell
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Survey data from the Office of the Advocate for Children and Young People has offered new insights into the ideas school-aged children have to offer support to a young person trying to quite vaping. Find out more in today’s infographic.
Infographic: An Average Working Day In Early Childhood, Dominique Russell
Infographic: An Average Working Day In Early Childhood, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
Australian research involving 321 educators who directly work with children in centre-based early childhood services involved completion of a time use diary over 10 working days. From the data, the research team created an ‘average working day’, which we share in today’s infographic.
Infographic: Teachers Needed Across The Globe By 2030, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Teachers Needed Across The Globe By 2030, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
According to new research from UNESCO, 44 million additional teachers will be needed globally by 2030 to educate every child. In today’s infographic, we explore the key figures from this research, and share the recruitment targets for replacing attrition in primary and secondary schools.
Infographic: Teachers Spending Their Own Money On School Purchases, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Teachers Spending Their Own Money On School Purchases, Dominique Russell
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The latest 'State of our Schools' survey from the Australian Education Union - conducted in early 2023 - shows that of almost 6,000 respondents, a vast majority are spending hundreds of dollars of their own money each year on items for work.
Infographic: How Valued Do Teachers Feel By Society?, Dominique Russell
Infographic: How Valued Do Teachers Feel By Society?, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
A recent study analysed TALIS (Teaching and Learning International Survey) 2018 data to examine teachers’ perception of occupational value in 28 OECD countries. The findings show an overwhelming majority feel undervalued in almost all countries. Here, we look at teachers’ perception of their overall occupational value, and drill down into 4 specific aspects.
Infographic: Wise Words On Continuous Learning, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Wise Words On Continuous Learning, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
Our ninth annual reader survey recently concluded and in it, we invited you to share a piece of advice you'd give to a fellow educator. Here are some of your responses on the topic of continuous learning.
Infographic: Wise Words On Teacher Workload, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Wise Words On Teacher Workload, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
Our ninth annual reader survey recently concluded and many of you took the opportunity to let us know you’d like more support on managing teacher workload. You also shared some advice to your fellow educators on this very topic. In this infographic, we share some of those words of wisdom.
Infographic: Confidence In Schools And Other Institutions, Jo Earp
Infographic: Confidence In Schools And Other Institutions, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
The Attitudes towards education in Australia report from Australian National University includes data on public confidence in different institutions. Confidence in all institutions has declined since the height of the pandemic, with schools one of those to see a big dip. Find out more in this infographic.
Infographic: World Teachers’ Day 2023 – Stories Of Inspirational Educators, Dominique Russell, Jo Earp
Infographic: World Teachers’ Day 2023 – Stories Of Inspirational Educators, Dominique Russell, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
On this World Teachers' Day, we shine a spotlight on the profession by sharing some quotes from recent release Teacher, Teacher: Stories of Inspirational Educators, published by Affirm Press and edited by Megan Daley.
Infographic: Girls’ Interest In Engineering, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Girls’ Interest In Engineering, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
It's well-known that women are underrepresented in participation in STEM education and the STEM workforce. The 2021 Youth in STEM study surveyed participants about their awareness and perception of STEM subjects and careers. As this infographic shows, the findings reveal age is important for girls when it comes to interest in studying engineering.
Infographic: The Growing Problem Of Teacher Shortages, Jo Earp
Infographic: The Growing Problem Of Teacher Shortages, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
A growing number of school leaders across Australia are reporting problems with unfilled teacher vacancies. The Australian Education Union’s annual ‘State of our Schools Survey’ includes a question for principals on teacher shortages. In the latest survey, 9 out of 10 principals reported experiencing a shortage of teachers in the last year – more than triple the rate in 2015. Find out more in this infographic.
Infographic: Teacher Age And Gender Over The Years, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Teacher Age And Gender Over The Years, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
Australian Bureau of Statistics analysis of 2021 Australian Census data includes insights into how the teacher workforce has changed over the last 40 years. In this infographic, we share how the distribution of teachers by age and sex has changed over the past 40 years.
Infographic: Young People Experiencing Homelessness, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Young People Experiencing Homelessness, Dominique Russell
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Many students face personal challenges and hardship outside the school grounds, and this can have a negative impact on their health and education. Data published in 2023 explores 2021 Census data to give insight into the estimated number of people experiencing homelessness. Here, we share some of the data relating to those under the age of 18.
Infographic: Educators' Worry About Extreme Events, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Educators' Worry About Extreme Events, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
Understanding the key concerns of your school staff can help inform professional development and supports provided. A recent survey asked teachers working in preschool to year 12 settings to share how often they worry about COVID-19 and other extreme events, such as natural disasters and critical incidents. Find out more in this infographic.
Infographic: Music Education Skills Among Primary Teachers, Jo Earp
Infographic: Music Education Skills Among Primary Teachers, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
The new Fading Notes report explores the provision of music education in Australian primary teaching degrees. Researchers surveyed lecturers responsible for music education within Initial Teacher Education degrees, representing a student pool of more than 4,600 primary teaching students across 73% of universities delivering generalist primary teaching degrees. Topics included music training hours, and knowledge, skills and competency to teach. Here are some of the results.
Infographic: Reading Instruction Strategies Used In Year 4 Lessons In Australia, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Reading Instruction Strategies Used In Year 4 Lessons In Australia, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
Recently released survey data from PIRLS 2021 (Progress in International Reading and Literacy Study) includes information on reading instruction strategies used in year 4 lessons. This infographic shows the percentage of Australian PIRLS 2021 students whose teachers reported using these strategies in every or almost every lesson.
Infographic: Australia’S Reading Results Within The International Context, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Infographic: Australia’S Reading Results Within The International Context, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Teacher infographics
The new report, Progress in International Reading Literacy Study: Australia’s results from PIRLS 2021, reveals how the average reading performance of year 4 students in Australia compares to other countries. Find out more in today’s infographic.
Infographic: How Teachers Feel About Ai, Dominique Russell
Infographic: How Teachers Feel About Ai, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
A new report from McCrindle outlines 7 disruptors impacting the future of education, informed by survey data. One identified disruptor is artificial intelligence and technological change. In this infographic, we share some of the survey results for questions on artificial intelligence and technological change.
My 11th Teacher Alphabet, Jo Earp
My 11th Teacher Alphabet, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
What do you need information on? Behaviour strategies? Embedding First Nations perspectives? Student engagement? Reflective practice? The 11th Teacher alphabet brings you quick links to popular content that you might find useful. Download the PDF for a hyperlinked version.
Infographic: Secondary Students, Sex And Relationships Education, Jo Earp
Infographic: Secondary Students, Sex And Relationships Education, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
The Australian National Survey of Secondary Students and Sexual Health explores young people’s experiences of sex, relationships, sexual health and school-based Relationships and Sexuality Education. Data from the seventh iteration, involving almost 7,000 participants, have just been released – in this infographic we look at some of the findings.
Infographic: Basic Literacy Skills And The Gap Between Male And Female Students, Jo Earp
Infographic: Basic Literacy Skills And The Gap Between Male And Female Students, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
NAPLAN’s National Minimum Standard is the ‘agreed minimum acceptable standard of knowledge and skills without which a student will have difficulty making sufficient progress at school’. Ahead of the 2023 tests, we compare the percentage of male and female students in year 9 achieving at or above the standard in Literacy, over time.
Infographic: Basic Skills And The Gap Between Indigenous And Non-Indigenous Students, Jo Earp
Infographic: Basic Skills And The Gap Between Indigenous And Non-Indigenous Students, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
In the National Assessment Program — Literacy and Numeracy (NAPLAN) tests, the national minimum standard (NMS) is the ‘agreed minimum acceptable standard of knowledge and skills without which a student will have difficulty making sufficient progress at school’. This infographic looks at the performance of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students in Year 9, over time.
Infographic: Teachers’ Requirements For Ongoing Professional Development, Zoe Kaskamanidis
Infographic: Teachers’ Requirements For Ongoing Professional Development, Zoe Kaskamanidis
Teacher infographics
The newly-released Education at a Glance 2022: OECD Indicators reports on the state of education in OECD and partner countries. In this infographic, we take a look at professional development requirements for pre-primary, primary, upper-secondary and lower secondary teachers.
Infographic: Student Perspectives On Making School A Better Place, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Student Perspectives On Making School A Better Place, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
Almost 14,000 children aged 8-12 responded to the prompt, ‘the world would be better if…’ as part of a project run by South Australia’s Commissioner for Children and Young People. In this infographic, we share some of their responses.
Infographic: How Well Are Australian Schools Teaching Students About Menstrual Health?, Zoe Kaskamanidis
Infographic: How Well Are Australian Schools Teaching Students About Menstrual Health?, Zoe Kaskamanidis
Teacher infographics
Findings from a cross-sectional survey looking into young Australian women’s experiences of menstruation and dysmenorrhea indicate the need for better menstrual health education in Australian schools. Find out more about the survey responses in relation to menstrual health in Australian Health and Physical Education in today’s infographic.
Infographic: Student Perspectives – Making Schools A Better Place, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Student Perspectives – Making Schools A Better Place, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
Over 8300 children aged between 8 and 12 answered the question, 'what would make things better for kids in South Australia?' as part of an engagement project by the state’s Commissioner for Children and Young People. Here, we share some of their responses related to school.
Infographic: Language And Cognitive Skills In The Early Years, Zoe Kaskamanidis
Infographic: Language And Cognitive Skills In The Early Years, Zoe Kaskamanidis
Teacher infographics
Results from the 2021 Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) collection cycle show that of all early childhood developmental domains, children’s language and cognitive skills have seen the most significant shift. Find out more in today’s infographic.
Infographic: From One Teacher To Another – Planning, Zoe Kaskamanidis
Infographic: From One Teacher To Another – Planning, Zoe Kaskamanidis
Teacher infographics
In our annual Teacher magazine reader survey, we ask you to share one piece of advice with a fellow educator. In this infographic, we share some of the responses we received about planning.
Infographic: Four- And Five-Year-Olds' Achievement During The Pandemic, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Four- And Five-Year-Olds' Achievement During The Pandemic, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
A recent study has analysed the experience of over 3000 children aged four and five attending preschool in the United Kingdom during the COVID-19 pandemic. Children's achievement in prime learning areas, as well as their overall development, during September 2020 and July 2021, were compared to national pre-pandemic averages recorded in the 2018/19 school year.