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The disruption and stress of 2020 resulted in a spike in mental health problems that are likely to continue into 2021. Mental illness accounts for 16% of the global burden of disease and injury for youth aged 10-19. One in seven Australian young people are affected by a mental disorder, with a recent report finding that [...]
Motivation is a slippery customer. Sometimes you have it in abundance & other times, it sneaks off & goes missing in action. Now is a good time to give yourself a tune up & rev up & focus on achieving the outcomes you want. The most important thing to know is that not feeling motivated [...]
In this episode: The brain’s circuitry is shaped by experiences and changes dynamically It is possible to structure teaching and learning around these principles There is much more that can be done, once we accept that our brains are not static Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical psychologist and family therapist, speaker and creator of Learning [...]
- Andrew Fuller Every child’s brain is as unique as their fingerprint. This gives them their own pattern of learning strengths. When parents and children know this pattern they can more powerfully engage in learning and discover pathways to success. Parents don’t need to be teachers or experts in brain functions. Learning strengths increase parents [...]
The importance of teacher-student relationships in the classroom, and the impact it has on students’ success, is acknowledged. Remote/online learning – in primary, secondary and higher education institutions – has challenged how we’ve traditionally created strong relationships and positive learning environments. Yet, those learning environments – whether face-to-face or online – are created by people. [...]
As a parent you will answer thousands of questions but the ones about relationships and sexuality are often the most challenging to answer. Some parents can be so worried about giving an absolutely perfect answer that they end up saying nothing at all. You and your family are the most important source of relationships and [...]
Djamila Eliby , Dr Julian Simmons and Yianna Zhang This year, we have all grappled with the now essential measures of reducing the risk of being infected with the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19, including wearing masks, staying at home, washing and sanitising our hands and disinfecting the surfaces we touch. The importance of these [...]
David Armstrong, RMIT University The Victorian government has announced an investment of nearly A$1.6 billion for public schools to ensure students with disability are supported in the classroom. The money will double the number of students with disability receiving extra support to 55,000. Further detail on the funding is imminent. But this seems to be [...]
Lisa Mundy, Murdoch Children's Research Institute The middle years of school are defined as being from 8-14 years of age. These were often described as a latent or quiet phase of development. We now understand this is not the case — the middle years are a foundational period for development. But there is not enough [...]
Megan Carroll, Australian Institute of Family Studies; Diana Warren, Australian Institute of Family Studies; Jennifer A. Baxter, Australian Institute of Family Studies, and Kelly Hand, Australian Institute of Family Studies COVID-19 has brought about big changes in Australia and across the world, with much attention focused on the way governments are responding to the health [...]
