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Infographic: Australia’S Pisa Performance Over Time, Jo Earp Dec 2016

Infographic: Australia’S Pisa Performance Over Time, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

A report on the 2015 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) results examines trends in Australia's average performance and the change in the percentages of students considered 'high' and 'low' performers.

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Infographic: Frequency And Enjoyment Of Writing And Reading, Jo Earp Nov 2016

Infographic: Frequency And Enjoyment Of Writing And Reading, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

The National Literacy Trust (UK) annual literacy survey asks eight- to 18-year-olds about writing frequency and their enjoyment of writing. Here are some of the results and comparisons with the Trust's data on reading.

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Infographic: Student Health And Wellbeing, Jo Earp Nov 2016

Infographic: Student Health And Wellbeing, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

The Australian Child Wellbeing Project surveyed 5400 students in Year 4, 6 and 8, asking them about their lives and wellbeing during this crucial period. Here are some of the findings.

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Infographic: Girls’ Confidence, Jo Earp Oct 2016

Infographic: Girls’ Confidence, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

A new survey suggests girls' confidence is sky high in primary school, but it nose-dives as they progress through secondary school and beyond.

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Infographic: School Completion, Jo Earp Sep 2016

Infographic: School Completion, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

A recent study looked at the number of young people in Australia completing Year 12 or equivalent (Certificate III or higher) by the age of 19. Here are some of the findings.

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Infographic: Out-Of-Field Teaching, Jo Earp Aug 2016

Infographic: Out-Of-Field Teaching, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

A new ACER report looks at the extent to which secondary school teachers in Australia are teaching subjects they haven't specialised in during their studies. It includes data on the proportion of Years 7-10 teachers teaching out-of-field in 20 subject areas.

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Infographic: Stem And Gender, Jo Earp Aug 2016

Infographic: Stem And Gender, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

A recent report from the Australian Council for Educational Research explored gender differences in relation to STEM participation, achievement and engagement. Here are some of the results.

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Infographic: Wise Words On Teacher Wellbeing, Jo Earp Aug 2016

Infographic: Wise Words On Teacher Wellbeing, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

The 2016 Teacher reader survey includes the question: "Looking back on your experience as an educator, if you could share a piece of advice with your peers, what would it be?" Here are some of our favourite responses so far on the topic of wellbeing.

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Infographic: How Are Teachers Using Networked Technologies?, Rebecca Vukovic Jul 2016

Infographic: How Are Teachers Using Networked Technologies?, Rebecca Vukovic

Teacher infographics

From online videos to digital comics and video games – there are countless different ways teachers can use technology to support their lessons. So how are teachers using networked technologies in the classroom? Find out in this Teacher infographic.

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Infographic: Distribution Of Class Time, Jo Earp Jul 2016

Infographic: Distribution Of Class Time, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

The OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) 2013 asked lower secondary education teachers about the distribution of class time during the average lesson. So, how much time is actually spent on teaching and learning?

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Building Quality In Teaching And Teacher Education, Nan Bahr, Suzanne Mellor Jul 2016

Building Quality In Teaching And Teacher Education, Nan Bahr, Suzanne Mellor

Australian Education Review

AER 61 discusses the contemporary influences on initial teacher education, with particular attention to the notion of quality teaching, and the role of teacher education and teacher educators in the development of quality teachers. Section 1 introduces the key concept of ‘quality’ and explores the notion of quality in teaching. Section 2 reviews the context of education in Australia with discussion of the organisation and management of the educational systems, with particular attention to the different roles Federal and State/Territory governments play. Section 3 considers teaching as a profession by examining the nature of teachers’ work, working contexts and demands, …

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Infographic: Preparing Teachers For The Classroom, Jo Earp Jun 2016

Infographic: Preparing Teachers For The Classroom, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

In the experience of Australian Principals, how well prepared are recent teacher graduates in relation to areas such as dealing with difficult student behaviour, making effective use of ICT, and subject content knowledge? Find out in today's infographic.

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Infographic: Stem Workforce And Careers, Jo Earp Jun 2016

Infographic: Stem Workforce And Careers, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

School educators are being encouraged to give students more information about STEM-related careers. So, what are the top occupations of STEM graduates? Find out in this Teacher infographic.

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Infographic: Teachers Working In Australian School Libraries, Jo Earp Apr 2016

Infographic: Teachers Working In Australian School Libraries, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

What is the percentage of Australian teachers working in school libraries? Are those teachers mainly female or male? Find out in this infographic.

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Infographic: Time Spent On Homework, Danielle Meloney Apr 2016

Infographic: Time Spent On Homework, Danielle Meloney

Teacher infographics

How much time do 15-year-olds spend per week on homework and other tasks set by teachers after school? An OECD report explored.

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Infographic: Principals’ Experiences Of Offensive Behaviour, Danielle Meloney Mar 2016

Infographic: Principals’ Experiences Of Offensive Behaviour, Danielle Meloney

Teacher infographics

A 2015 study looked at the percentage of Australian principals who have had negative experiences in the workplace. Here are some of the results.

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Infographic: The Teacher Alphabet, Jo Earp Mar 2016

Infographic: The Teacher Alphabet, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

What do you need information on? Homework? Behaviour? Mindset? The Teacher alphabet brings you quick links to popular content that you might find useful.

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Infographic: Declining Maths Participation, Danielle Meloney Feb 2016

Infographic: Declining Maths Participation, Danielle Meloney

Teacher infographics

The Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute has highlighted a slide in Year 12 high-level mathematics participation over the past 20 years.

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Infographic: Popular Sports Amongst Youngsters, Jo Earp Feb 2016

Infographic: Popular Sports Amongst Youngsters, Jo Earp

Teacher infographics

Looking to set up a lunchtime or afterschool sports club this year? This infographic might offer some inspiration. Here are the three most popular sports Australian six-to 13-year-olds like to participate in.

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