It is easy to assume students will be able to write easily and effectively using a keyboard. They are growing up surrounded by technology. But new research shows children write better by hand.
- Professor Susan Ledger, Head of School - Dean of Education, University of Newcastle, NSW., University of Newcastle
Education experts say putting student teachers in classrooms risks seeing teacher attrition levels like we have never seen before.
A new survey of Australian primary teachers found almost 65% of teachers never asked students to write at home with the support of a family member.
Finding time to read to your children can be hard, but there are several ways you can make sure your child gets the most out of time for reading aloud.
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