In recent weeks, we’ve seen more reports of alleged child sexual abuse involving a Sydney childcare worker, while there have also been reports of children leaving a Melbourne kindergarten unnoticed and getting onto a busy street, and stories like these have sadly become a regular feature of the news cycle, once again raising questions about safety and public confidence in the early childhood sector.
Australia risks losing students from science and technology careers by age 11, amid a growing gap between national policies and actual school experiences.
From flash mobs to line-dancing to the Nutbush, enjoying rhythm and movement in a group context is known to boost mental and physical health in people of all ages - now a study of more than 200 preschoolers has measured specific benefits.
Fraser Coast’s Stacey Taplin is ready to step into her next classroom as a school teacher outside of Emerald in central Queensland.
Choosing a career in education means choosing to make a lasting difference – whether you're drawn to the creativity of early learning, or you feel called to guide young minds through their primary school years, UniSC’s education degrees give you the flexibility to align your studies with your passions.
Marigurim Yan – the Butchulla word for ‘strong walk’ – is the inspiration behind a research-based educational program guiding First Nations youth to dream big and think deeply about their futures.
Many teachers and parents know neuroscience, the study of how the brain functions and develops is important for children’s education.
In a citizen science project led by UniSC, students aren't just learning about insects and spiders—they’re actively mapping them and even uncovering and naming new species! Insect Investigators is bringing the wonders of the natural world into schools, to turn young learners into budding scientists.
Graduate teachers need more information to promote physical activity, sun safety and sleep health to school children across Australia and New Zealand, according to new research.
Dr Cynthia Hicban is not really advocating tardiness en masse in schools, but the UniSC Education academic made some surprising – and encouraging – discoveries as she researched how children under six interact with others in an early childhood setting.
When philanthropic partners support new teachers to have remote experiences, the result – for everyone – can be a match made in heaven.
Veteran teachers know there is much more to teaching than just the curriculum.
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