Differentiation begins when a teacher takes an honest look at the diversity of learners within the classroom. This article discusses the importance of building relationships and structuring learning to the individual, especially through the middle years of schooling. Link: Differentiating Instruction: Why Bother?.
Daily Archives January 25, 2006
Often at this time of year, newspapers report on disappointed year 12 students who have missed out on a place in universities. A study released by ACER included 8000 students evaluates those who were unsuccessful. The study, Unmet Demand? Characteristics and Activities of University Applicants Not Offered a Place, was released by ACER in December 2005 as part of the Longitudinal Surveys…
This paper reports on a Centre for the Economics of Education and Training (CEET) project that explored policies, programs and other initiatives by Australia’s states and territories to support innovation, and to build VET capability to respond to its effects on skill needs. The project was undertaken in late 2003-early 2004. The project examined the range of initiatives adopted by…
The Year Book is the "flagship" publication of the Australian Bureau of Statistics and provides a comprehensive and detailed annual statistical review about Australia. Included are education and training statistics for each sector and an article on school student's mathematics and science literacy. Link: Year Book Australia 2006 Now Available