A program backed by UNSW and the NSW Department of Education that places student teachers in rural and remote schools has proved energising for all involved.
Differences in educational practices between Victoria and NSW could explain declines in Australian students’ mathematics performance in international test scores, according to research led by UNSW.
Innovative and inspiring approaches to student learning, developed by UNSW’s passionate and committed teaching staff, have been recognised in national awards for teaching excellence.
UNSW has retained its top 50 position in the QS World University Rankings, thanks to a strong showing in research outcomes and big jumps in individual subject performances.
Introducing a minimum ATAR for students looking to study teaching is not a silver bullet to improving teaching standards in schools, writes Tony Loughland.
My hope is that new technology – and more feedback – will ensure that lectures at universities will be good ones, and teaching will get even better, writes Merlin Crossley.
