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Teacher inquiry report now available. A unified, national approach to improve teacher education in Australia is the predominant theme of the House of Representatives Education and Vocational Training Committee's report on the inquiry into teacher education. The report, Top of the Class, makes a total of 12 recommendations. It proposes a powerful reform package of practical and achievable measures that…

Futurelab challenges 'factory-style' schools. 'Factory-style' schooling with a one-size-fits-all approach to learning must be challenged if we are to achieve a fully personalised education system. The traditional notion of a single teacher standing at the front of the class imparting their knowledge to a group of children is questioned in a new report entitled, Towards New Learning Networks, from education…

Formative assessment and instruction. The integration of technology into instruction is revolutionizing more than just lesson plans and library services. While technology is having a profound impact on the front lines in classrooms nationwide, perhaps its most influential application can be found behind the scenes. The editors at eSchool News--with generous assistance from American Education Corporation--have assembled this in-depth collection…

Hockey caught out by shortage denial. PRIME Minister John Howard has unveiled a massive package to combat the skills crisis - a day after one of his senior ministers said there was no crisis. [Herald Sun | Breaking News]

New strategy to help students make the transition to high school. NSW Education Minister Carmel Tebbutt today released a new strategy to support students in Years 5 to 9, particularly during their transition from primary to secondary school. Ms Tebbutt announced the new strategy - Our Middle Years Learners: Engaged, Resilient, Successful - at the Middle Years Conference being held…

The ABC reports that: The New South Wales Government says private companies will be given access to Sydney Water's infrastructure under legislation that will be introduced to Parliament next Tuesday. Minister for Water Resources David Campbell says private companies will have to meet stringent health standards, and the Independent Pricing Tribunal will have a role in regulation. Mr Campbell says…

Communities must take full role in developing schools. The whole community has a role to play in school success, according to a new report published today by the Audit Commission. [eGov monitor - Education]

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