Today I focused on the performance and ability of year 10 students. I really wanted to know what caused the lack of performance in students ...

Ok research thus far, So for students to succeed in low socioeconomic schools we require the following: a) Parents to encourage students to...

Some students have unrealistic expectations. In the same way that some parents lower the expectations of their students, it does also go th...

Research is one of my favourite pastimes, sitting in a library with purpose is quite a fun thing. Yesterday I sat and read about some of the...

I sit here still wondering if I am doing the right thing. A senior school teacher has the world at their feet, being able to teach to year 1...

It's taken half a year but I think the message is sinking in. This week I have focused on getting students to perform to a standard ra...

Teaching is one of those careers where fatigue is a constant enemy. It's important to recognise (especially at this time of year at the ...

Today I had a look at the expected standards "C grade descriptors". This document outlines the requirements of a C grade for a stu...