Schools The science of play: introducing STEM in early childhood settings 16 Jul 2024 A five-year study has found that introducing young children to STEM concepts through imaginative play has manifold benefits, both educational and social.
Schools Nervous about numbers 2 Oct 2023 Mathematics can be a challenging subject for many, but for some students the difficulties are more psychological than cognitive, writes CHARLOTTE BARKLA.
For everyone Teens take a stand against racism 4 Apr 2022 Two Year 12 students used the ‘downtime’ supplied by COVID lockdowns to create an anti-racism kit designed to help high school students combat discrimination in their schools and local communities. CHARLOTTE BARKLA reports.
For everyone Not just about the numbers 4 Jul 2021 Shaking up the traditional image of finance and economics at school could be the key to creating financial literacy among the next generation.
For everyone Turning the ship around 9 Dec 2020 A ground-breaking (not to mention ice-breaking) program is empowering women leaders in STEMM to tackle the world’s environmental problems.
Schools Life and learning on Mars 25 Mar 2020 Located on the grounds of Strathmore Secondary College, the Victorian Space Science Education Centre uses the ever-intriguing topic of space as a science learning tool.
Schools School of sustainability 27 Nov 2019 At Banyule Primary School in Rosanna, sustainability practices are at the core of school life, from recycling to composting, and worm and chicken farms.
Early Childhood STEM power: creating the scientists of the future 23 Aug 2019 A new model aims to shift how science is taught in early childhood settings, giving educators the right tools to introduce STEM concepts through imaginative play.