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Being a teacher abroad: an experience of professional and personal growth

Being a teacher abroad: an experience of professional and personal growth

Teaching in a country different from your own is a challenge that involves getting to know other educational systems, living with professionals from other places and is also a complete linguistic and cultural immersion. Being a teacher is a rewarding activity regardless of the educational stage in which we work, but being a teacher abroad […] … learn more→

60% of Australian English teachers think video games are a ‘legitimate’ text to study. But only 15% have used one

60% of Australian English teachers think video games are a ‘legitimate’ text to study. But only 15% have used one

Are you worried about how much time your child spends playing video games? Do they “hibernate” for hours in their room, talking what seems like gibberish to their friends? Fresh air and life away from gaming are undeniably important. But it may help to know our research shows many English teachers are thinking seriously about how gaming […] … learn more→

Express yourself in writing, a skill that is acquired with practice

Express yourself in writing, a skill that is acquired with practice

The recent results of the PISA report have revealed the deficiencies of Spanish and European students, in general, in reading competence. The recent report of the Royal Spanish Academy on the teaching of language and literature in Spain is expressed in a similar sense . Part of the blame is attributed to new technologies that encourage reading texts and short […] … learn more→

Why do we learn nursery rhymes in kindergarten?

Why do we learn nursery rhymes in kindergarten?

In mid-December, before lunchtime, in the nursery school of a medium-sized provincial town, two mixed classes of medium and large sections are gathered with their teachers in the playground. Nearly fifty children aged 4 and 5 years repeat songs and nursery rhymes learned for the following week, with a view to a show which will be given for […] … learn more→

Public education helps us live longer

Public education helps us live longer

In all the studies that have analyzed the relationship between health, life expectancy and socioeconomic factors, there is a clear trend: the higher the socioeconomic level, the better health and greater longevity. This relationship is known as the “social gradient in health.” Understanding the extent to which education, occupation, and income affect our physical well-being and longevity […] … learn more→

Year 9 is often seen as the ‘lost year’. Here’s what schools are trying to keep kids engaged

Year 9 is often seen as the ‘lost year’. Here’s what schools are trying to keep kids engaged

Each year in Victoria, thousands of students disengage from school between the start of Year 9 and the end of Year 12. Many are expelled or suspended. Others simply switch off in class, skip lessons, or quit school to seek out different educational and training pathways. Whatever the reason, many high school teachers say something significant happens to school engagement levels around […] … learn more→

Exploring the Intersection of World Education and Music

Exploring the Intersection of World Education and Music

Education and music are two universal facets of human culture that consistently intertwine. Every community, on every continent, values the act of teaching and the art of creating sound. Even online, there are resources like guitartopreview.com dedicated to helping budding musicians cultivate their skills. The intersection of world education and music offers a unique perspective on how […] … learn more→

What do teachers do in the school holidays? They work, plan, and rest

What do teachers do in the school holidays? They work, plan, and rest

Many people believe teaching is an easy job involving short days and long holidays. Anyone working in the profession, however, will tell you this is not the truth. They will tell you teaching is a rewarding job, but that teachers are stressed and overworked. This has been made worse by a severe teacher shortage in recent years. In […] … learn more→