Students get chance to be ‘principal’
When it comes to building a positive school community, leadership starts from within. Inspirational leaders – be they principals, teachers or students – are…
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What constitutes an intelligent individual?
Newswise — DURHAM, N.H. – John Mayer, the University of New Hampshire psychologist and internationally recognized researcher who co-developed the groundbreaking theory of emotional…
The Class Rules OK by Dr Helen Street
Students who feel ownership over their classroom and learning are students who feel autonomous, in control and happy. Yet, teachers need to ensure that…
Schools reap rewards from focus on mental health
Nine Australian schools have been recognised for their focus on student wellbeing at an awards ceremony held in late 2013. The ceremony showcased…
Exercise getting the creative mind engaged
The impact of physical exercise on convergent and divergent thinking. Front Hum Neurosci. 2013 Dec 2;7:824. doi: 10.3389/fnhum.2013.00824. The impact of physical…
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….
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…
The Brilliance Of Boredom By Dr Helen Street
The Brilliance Of Boredom Dr Helen Street How often, as parents and educators, we hear the words “I’m bored!” Or “I can’t…
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…
Re-inventing schools from the brain up- A discussion paper By Andrew Fuller
The purpose of this paper is to create discussion and debate about how schools would function if they were the based on the most…