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From shopping lists to jokes on the fridge – 6 ways parents can help their primary kids learn to write well
From shopping lists to jokes on the fridge – 6 ways parents can help their primary kids learn to write well

Education

From shopping lists to jokes on the fridge – 6 ways parents can help their primary kids learn to write well

Anabela Malpique, Edith Cowan University; Deborah Pino Pasternak, University of Canberra; Debora Valcan, Murdoch University, and Susan Ledger, University of Newcastle Learning how to be a confident and communicative writer is one of the most important skills students learn at school. But NAPLAN results show a significant decline in Australian students’ writing performance. Research for [...]

By Sunny Wu|2022-07-15T15:13:29+10:00July 15th, 2022|Categories: Education|Tags: Article|0 Comments

Edtech is treating students like products. Here’s how we can protect children’s digital rights
Edtech is treating students like products. Here’s how we can protect children’s digital rights

Education, Wellbeing

Edtech is treating students like products. Here’s how we can protect children’s digital rights

Tiffani Apps, Karley Beckman and Sarah K. Howard, University of Wollongong Schools’ use of educational technologies (edtech) grew exponentially at the height of COVID lockdowns. A recent Human Rights Watch (HRW) report has exposed children’s rights violations by providers of edtech endorsed by governments in Australia and overseas. The lockdowns have ended but edtech remains embedded [...]

By Sunny Wu|2022-06-20T11:43:32+10:00June 20th, 2022|Categories: Education, Wellbeing|Tags: Article|0 Comments

Kids on the autism spectrum experience more bullying. Schools can do something about it
Kids on the autism spectrum experience more bullying. Schools can do something about it

Bullying, Education, Mental Health & Wellbeing

Kids on the autism spectrum experience more bullying. Schools can do something about it

P. Daniel Lin and Valsamma Eapen, UNSW Sydney Children diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders, such as autism, experience various types of challenges at school. This might be due to communication, and also relationships with other children. Accumulating evidence indicates autistic children are more likely to be bullied. We’ve just published a study which observed autism is the [...]

By Sunny Wu|2022-06-20T11:24:13+10:00June 20th, 2022|Categories: Bullying, Education, Mental Health & Wellbeing|Tags: Article|1 Comment

Nurturing nature in schools for enhanced learning
Nurturing nature in schools for enhanced learning

Education, Mental Health & Wellbeing

Nurturing nature in schools for enhanced learning

Ms Krystyna Gilowska, Professor Dianne Vella-Brodrick and Story Producer: Nerissa HanninkThe fast pace of modern urban living can be mentally and physically draining. Add the strains of a pandemic, and these challenges can multiply. Imagine being a school student and having to focus on learning and studying during this time. Being an attentive student can [...]

By Generation Next|2022-06-07T10:23:09+10:00June 6th, 2022|Categories: Education, Mental Health & Wellbeing|Tags: Article|0 Comments

‘It’s almost like a second home’: why students want schools to do more about mental health
‘It’s almost like a second home’: why students want schools to do more about mental health

Education, Mental Health & Wellbeing

‘It’s almost like a second home’: why students want schools to do more about mental health

Christine Grové, Monash University and Alexandra Marinucci, Monash University Psychological distress is on the rise among young people in Australia. The implications of COVID-19 and the strain on the training and availability of psychologists are likely to add to the mental health challenges and hinder young people’s ability to get help. Social isolation, loneliness and [...]

By Generation Next|2022-06-06T16:53:50+10:00June 6th, 2022|Categories: Education, Mental Health & Wellbeing|Tags: Article|1 Comment

Leveraging the digital era for fitter, healthier, happier children
Leveraging the digital era for fitter, healthier, happier children

Education, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Obesity, Uncategorized

Leveraging the digital era for fitter, healthier, happier children

PhD Candidate Diana Zhu, Senior Lecturer Zoe Davidson and Associate Professor Simone Gibson, Monash University Overweight and obesity is the second-largest contributor to Australia’s disease burden and health costs, including significantly driving Australia’s high-cost diseases (for example, musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancers). It’s estimated to cost the Australian economy $11.8 billion, and if obesity rates continue to [...]

By Generation Next|2022-06-07T13:47:48+10:00June 6th, 2022|Categories: Education, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Obesity, Uncategorized|Tags: Article|0 Comments

Attending school every day counts – but kids in out-of-home care are missing out
Attending school every day counts – but kids in out-of-home care are missing out

Education, Learning, Mental Health & Wellbeing

Attending school every day counts – but kids in out-of-home care are missing out

Consistent school attendance is important in any child’s education but for many children in out-of-home care, going to school every day is no easy thing. There are three main types of out-of-home care in Australia: relative (or kinship) care, foster care, and residential care (small group homes). Children and young people who are unable to [...]

By Generation Next|2022-05-24T16:31:19+10:00May 24th, 2022|Categories: Education, Learning, Mental Health & Wellbeing|Tags: Article|0 Comments

‘I always have trouble with forms’: homeless people on how poor literacy affects them – and what would help
‘I always have trouble with forms’: homeless people on how poor literacy affects them – and what would help

Education, Wellbeing

‘I always have trouble with forms’: homeless people on how poor literacy affects them – and what would help

Benjamin Hanckel, Western Sydney University; Alan Morris, University of Technology Sydney, and Keiko Yasukawa, University of Technology Sydney Homelessness remains a huge problem in Australia and an important contributing factor is low literacy levels. We interviewed 23 people who were homeless or had experienced homelessness to find out how they viewed literacy and participation in [...]

By Madelaine Tesoriero|2022-05-24T15:54:46+10:00May 24th, 2022|Categories: Education, Wellbeing|Tags: Article|0 Comments

Overcoming resentment and using gratitude to build mental resilience
Overcoming resentment and using gratitude to build mental resilience

Education, Podcast, Positive Psychology, Resilience

Overcoming resentment and using gratitude to build mental resilience

Join Andrew Fuller as he chats with guest Dr Kerry Howells on gratitude and resentment How letting go of everyday resentments and using gratitude tools can build positive work and education environments Gratitude builds on positive feelings and can help with depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, immune function, and optimism Gratitude is an action rather [...]

By Generation Next|2022-11-10T18:11:10+11:00May 16th, 2022|Categories: Education, Podcast, Positive Psychology, Resilience|Tags: podcast|0 Comments

‘I just go to school with no food’ – why Australia must tackle child poverty to improve educational outcomes
‘I just go to school with no food’ – why Australia must tackle child poverty to improve educational outcomes

Bullying, Diet & Nutrition, Education

‘I just go to school with no food’ – why Australia must tackle child poverty to improve educational outcomes

Gerry Redmond, Flinders University About one in six children in Australia live in poverty. These children generally have poorer educational outcomes than more advantaged children. Our recently published research shows students who live in poverty also experience more social exclusion at school than their more advantaged peers. These findings suggests disadvantage at home carries over [...]

By Generation Next|2022-04-04T17:20:07+10:00April 4th, 2022|Categories: Bullying, Diet & Nutrition, Education|Tags: Article|0 Comments