Positive spin for learning, Geelong Grammar
NORTHERN Bay College will join Geelong Grammar and the University of Melbourne in a study measuring and refining use of positive psychology in Education….
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Nurturing may protect kids from brain changes linked to poverty
Growing up in poverty can have long-lasting, negative consequences for a child. But for poor children raised by parents who lack nurturing skills, the…
Teaching girls By Andrew Fuller
Girl Smarts The variability between girls can challenge teachers. This variability is often concealed, as girls often like to highlight their similarities with…
Supporting families as they manage separation and divorce By GoodGrief
In Australia nearly one in two marriages end in separation and divorce. This directly impacts many children in our schools and adults in our…
Building Connectedness in Your Classroom By Maggie Dent
The best-kept secret to exceptional education is relationship. It doesn’t matter what age of students you teach, without building a relationship either individually or…
Bullying interventions. By Ken Rigby
Bullying in school is universal and a range of methods aimed at tackling the problem has been developed. But which ones are most effective,…
Happiness and Building Positive Relationships. By Tim Sharp (Dr Happy)
Happiness and Building Positive Relationships At The Happiness Institute we believe very strongly that happiness is something you “CHOOSE” (see the CHOOSE philosophy handout…
Conversations with Families about Student Behaviour. By Sue Roffey
When student behaviour is hard to manage in the classroom schools often want to ‘talk to the parents’. There is however, very little guidance…