Teaching climate change in schools raises basic and potentially divisive questions about the purpose of education and the nature of childhood.
- Professor of science education, Deakin University
It’s not enough to base teaching and learning policy on big data analysis, evidence needs to be rich, persuasive and justifiable and provide practical support to develop teaching approaches.
What is the point of science knowledge if you are not likely to use it once you leave school?
Australia’s performance in science continues to slide due to ineffective, traditional teaching practices and an outdated curriculum. Here’s what needs to change.
Spending time with scientists and engineers and going to laboratories increases students’ interest in STEM subjects.
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