Pasi's latest research projects focus on the importance of unstructured play for children, as well as the effects of digital devices in and outside of Australia's schools.
Renowned Finnish educator and Gonski Institute Professor, Dr Pasi Sahlberg, discusses implementing change in schools and looks at some of the theories and findings of researchers past and present.
Global education expert Professor Pasi Sahlberg explores the true impact of ‘play’ in learning environments. Though often considered a non-essential indulgence prioritised beneath scripted teaching and standardised testing, new research by The Gonski Institute of Education suggests unstructured play should be an essential part of the curriculum.
The UNSW Gonski Institute for Education has officially launched. Based at UNSW’s Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, the Institute brings together scholars, policy-makers and practitioners to conduct research that will help improve academic and wellbeing outcomes particularly for disadvantaged students and those who live in rural and remote Australia.
Our fourth public lecture responding to the Gonski 2.0 report brings together a panel of research and industry experts to discuss the report's recommendations around support for teachers, professional learning, and retention of high quality educators in the profession.
Our third public lecture responding to the Gonski 2.0 report will bring together a panel of research and industry experts to discuss the report's recommendations around curriculum and assessment.
Our second public lecture responding to the Gonski 2.0 report will bring together research and industry experts to discuss the report's recommendations around leadership, particularly how we provide school leaders with high quality professional learning.
Our first public lecture responding to the Gonski 2.0 report. For a conversation on the opportunities and challenges the report presents for the future of Australian education.
Professor Pasi Sahlberg explores educational systems and outcomes across the world, and discusses areas for improvement in the Australian system. Recorded live on 5 March, 2018, in the Ritchie Theatre at the UNSW Kensington Campus.
Our industry panel discussed the challenges confronted when trying to achieve equality in our education system. What unfinished business do we need to address? Recorded live on 30 October 2017 at the Hilton Hotel, Sydney.
