Education
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Wagging school – the worrying stats affecting your son
Education by Kate CaseyThis is why skipping school can have a serious impact on your son’s academic and social development.
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9 reasons boys need to read
Education by Paul StewartHead of English and father Paul Stewart explains why teenage boys need to read, and offers some tips to help your son fall in love with literature.
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How movement helps boys learn
Education by Jennifer L.W. FinkHere’s how to harness your son’s fidgeting and help him learn, despite the squirm.
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Homework: how to help him get it right
Education by Harb GillWhen it comes to homework, are parents (and teachers) asking the wrong questions? Here’s why one of Australia’s top teaching and learning experts believes we need a new perspective.
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Play: why your son’s learning is all fun and games
Education by Amelia BarrowPlay is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. However, ELC director Amelia Barrow believes that play has a huge impact on a boy’s cognitive, social and emotional development.
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How feedback can unlock your son’s learning potential
Education by Harb GillLearning guru Professor John Hattie talks feedback with Harb Gill. Feedback can double the speed of learning, we are told. Yes, says learning guru Professor John Hattie, but what students need is not just any feedback but rather clear feedback about ‘where to next’. “That turns out to be the most powerful form of feedback,” […]
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3 rules to spark learning
EducationIn this 6-minute TED talk, chemistry teacher Ramsay Musallam explains why the true role of the educator is to cultivate curiosity.
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Let them laugh and they’ll learn. 5 top tips for you.
Education by Raelene PlozzaAccording to teacher and literacy coach Raelene Plozza, boys are a delight to teach, as long as they’re engaged in their learning. Here are her top 5 ‘secret weapons’ that have helped her win over boys in the classroom.
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Is your son struggling to get back into the school routine?
Education by Dr Ray SwannThe summer break is over and the new school year has started with a bang. However, if your boy started the year with more of a whimper, here’s how you can help him get his school groove back.
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How to help prepare your son for Prep
Education by Bec CavalôtYou may not be ready for your son to start school. But he’s going anyway… Here are a few top tips from the frontline experts – the prep teachers.