AEU News 2020 Term 1

All articles with the tag AEU News 2020 Term 1.

Schools

Don’t kill the magic: the perils of NAPLAN

Former teacher and public education advocate GABBIE STROUD on why the competitive mode of teaching and learning created by standardised testing has no place in our schools.

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The law & you: Getting the help you need

Union membership means you will always have the legal and workplace protection you need should anything go wrong at work.

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Scammers never sleep

It can take a long time to accumulate wealth and an instant to lose it. So, how to spot a scammer or opportunist trying to relieve you of some or all of your hard-earned savings?

Schools

A strong voice for CRTs

Your help is needed to make sure the next Schools Agreement builds positive working conditions for casual relief teachers.

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Safe and effective

Health and safety reps play a central role in representing and protecting your rights in the workplace.

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The art of conversation

In an age where communication is often via a screen, we’re seeing a boom in resources to help people talk face-to-face (even if they think they have nothing to talk about). We look at some recent bestsellers, and some all-time classics.

Schools

Starting over

Finding the true measurement of success allowed teacher and author AMRA PAJALIC to avoid burnout and stay in the job she loves.

Schools

It takes two

After more than a decade at the helm of Spensley Street Primary School, principal Anne Nelson and AP Gerard Molan will be dearly missed by their school community.

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Schools

Onwards and upwards

Rendered a quadriplegic after a random accident, STEM teacher Gary Bass has become the ultimate example of turning every challenge into an opportunity.

Schools

Boosting belonging at school lasts a lifetime

How strongly a student believes they belong at their school can shape not only their academic performance, but also their future wellbeing.

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Changing the game

Having been recognised for her outstanding teaching, primary teacher Kerri Smith is helping others discover the importance of play and silliness in the classroom.

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Ready for ESP Day?

On ESP Day was created by unions to celebrate education support staff and to strengthen, empower and improve their working conditions.

Schools

PCA members supporting one another

For school principals facing challenges at work, their best support often comes from colleagues at nearby schools.

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What you really, really want

As union members, we need to stay focused on the ongoing needs of working women. Every agreement is an opportunity to demand a safe, equal and respectful workplace.

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Q&A: your Term 1 questions answered

Our best advice on your most common – and uncommon – concerns for Term 1, 2020.

Schools

Before and after

Re-educating the school community about all they do in outside of school hours care led to a range review for staff at Brunswick North West OSHC – and benefits for the whole school.

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Your guide to taking maternity leave

Supportive colleagues and union advice can make all the difference when it comes time for school teachers to return from maternity leave.

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Listening to Country

A new Indigenous mindfulness practice based on ancient knowledge, Wayapa Wuurrk is helping students develop resilience and respect by connecting to the land.

Schools

Connecting in custody

Parkville College is one of Victoria’s most unusual school settings, catering to boys and girls in detention. Principal Matt Hyde discusses the rewards and challenges of working on such a high-stakes campus.

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Film review: Onward

★★★★ The latest Pixar animation chews through every quest cliche in the book while serving up a rich and thoroughly enjoyable feast.