Tag: Professional Development
Union expects teacher contracts ruling soon
A union says a South Australian Government review of how teachers are employed is likely to include a ruling on the issue from the Industrial Relations Commission.[MORE]
Pilot training centre touted as Asia-Pacific leader
A multi-million-dollar academy in the New South Wales Riverina is being touted as the potential leader of pilot training for the Asia-Pacific region.[MORE]
Jobless youths, skills shortages in Swan's sights
Hundreds of millions of dollars will be poured into training and apprenticeships as part of this year's budget.[MORE]
Academic defends curriculum's Aboriginal content
The professor behind the history element of the new national curriculum denies an overemphasis on Indigenous history.[MORE]
New curriculum 'blots out British heritage'
The Opposition says Australia's British heritage has been ignored in a new national curriculum.[MORE]
Students to learn 'balanced view of history'
Education Minister Julia Gillard says the new national curriculum takes neither a "black armband" nor "white blindfold" view of Australian history.[MORE]
Draft national curriculum unveiled
Grammar and phonics will be central planks in a new draft national curriculum teachers across Australia will be expected to teach next year.[MORE]
Tasmania's primary school principals 'least satisfied'
A study into Tasmania's primary schools has found the system is over complicated, and its principals are the least satisfied in the country.[MORE]
TAFE wins $3m island training contract
The Sunshine Coast TAFE has been awarded a $3 million contract to train 1,200 staff on Hamilton Island.[MORE]
Labor promises more maths and science teachers
Labor plans to recruit more specialist maths and science teachers for SA high schools.[MORE]
Bligh promises negotiations over quick qualifications for teachers
The Queensland Government says it will negotiate with unions if it adopts a new system of teacher training for graduates with other qualifications.[MORE]
Mudgee gets 'super teacher'
Mudgee High has been chosen as the first school in western New South Wales to have a highly accomplished teacher.[MORE]
Businesses to help boost rural youth skills
The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland (CCIQ) has won a contract to deliver a youth program in rural areas. [MORE]
Paramedics graduate today
The Queensland Ambulance Service will benefit from 40 new advanced care paramedics graduating in Brisbane today. [MORE]
Teachers prepare anti-government election campaign
The Education Union is preparing its campaign against the Government's changes to post year ten education. [MORE]
Pay withheld from school staff
The Education Department has confirmed it is withholding pay from four school staff involved in industrial action.[MORE]
Green training centre planned for island
A wealth creation speaker has bought an island off Hervey Bay to set up a training centre.[MORE]
Eden school wins accolade
A New South Wales far south coast high school has been identified as an elite learning centre.[MORE]
Special education reform put on hold
The New South Wales Government has deferred the reform of special education in public schools for allow time for further consultation.[MORE]
Young Endeavour bound for Darwin
Australia's youth sail training ship Young Endeavour will arrive in Darwin this morning.[MORE]
Teacher performance rules under review
SA's Education Department will review how it handles under-performing teachers.[MORE]
AG slams TAFE funding structure
The WA Auditor General has criticised the funding model for Western Australia's TAFE colleges[MORE]
Education union considers postponing results mail out
Tasmanian college students could face a long wait for their results this year.[MORE]
Doctors welcome boost in GP training
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has welcomed the Federal Government's decision to boost GP training places, but says more still needs to be done.[MORE]
