GIE is embarking on a new research project in NSW primary schools that explores whether increasing access to play in schools reduces the effects of educational inequity for children in disadvantaged schools.
The Gonski Institute for Education has awarded UNSW Social Policy Research Centre academics Dr Jennifer Skattebol, Dr Megan Blaxland and Dr Elizabeth Adamson a research grant for a their project titled ‘Equitable Access to High Quality Childhood Education’.
The Gonski Institute for Education has awarded UNSW researchers Dr Jung-Sook Lee (School of Social Sciences) and Dr Jihyun Lee (School of Education) a research grant for the development of a survey questionnaire on beliefs and attitudes about equity in education in Australia.
Parents, carers and other family members have a significant influence on a student's success at school. The more parents and carers engage in learning, the greater the chance that their children are engaged, motivated and confident learners.
This workshop will generate deep discussion with school leaders about research-based practice in schools and systems. School leaders will have the opportunity to reflect on their school-based practice and leadership and explore possibilities for meaningful change.
Parents, carers and other family members have a significant influence on a student's success at school. The more parents and carers engage in learning, the greater the chance that their children are engaged, motivated and confident learners.
David Gonski's Review Panel in its 2011 report got it to the point: "Funding for schooling must not be seen simply as a financial matter. Rather, it is about investing to strengthen and secure Australia's future. Investment and high expectations must go hand in hand. Every school must be appropriately resourced to support every child and every teacher must expect the most from every child."
The kids at St Andrews Primary in Malabar couldn't believe their luck. This term, the school doubled their play breaks from two to four, letting them loose in the playground every hour.
