Education                 The Australian system of education is one of the highest standards and enjoys international renown; the schools develop student skills and confidence. Australian university graduates excel at the cutting edge of research and innovation and vocational and technical education driving the thriving industrial sector. Australia is widely recognised as a world leader in the field of international education and English language training. The teaching is highly interactive and students are encouraged to participate and develop skills as well as acquire knowledge The Federal Minister for Education is Peter Garrett who is the former lead singer with  'Midnight Oil'  At the moment the Federal Government funds Non Government schools, while the State Governments fund Government schools.Each State Government manages the school system within their state and this means that they provide funds and regulation for their schools. Both public schools and private schools exist in each state, and the curriculum taught may vary, but the learning areas are the same in all The Governments provide Australian families with high quality, accessible, affordable and integrated early childhood education and child care, to ensure all children are fully prepared for learning and life   The Federal Government provides the funding for universities in all the states, but each is independent in its governance. They set their courses and course content. Typically, a university course takes three or four years of full time study . Federal Government has released theGonski Review on school funding. The report, authored by businessman and academic David Gonski, has found that the current school funding arrangements are complex, confusing and have obscure goals. Itrecommends thatan extra $5 billion would be needed to implement the changes based on 2009 figures. Its to be budgeted and spread across all schools with $3.8 billion going to Public schools with special emphasis on disadvantaged students. Julia Gillard will not say yet how much extra her Government will spend, but the amount recommended was not allocated in recent budget .   Big History - An ‘Origin History’ for our time  Can you imagine a simple story that weaves science and history together to give us a sense of why we are here?  David Christian tells us about ‘Big History Project’ which aims to explain the evolution of our planet, from the ‘Big Bang’ 13.7 billion years ago, to the complexity of human interactions today. It’s a powerful education tool which encouraging us all to look ahead . The Big History Institute They are dedicated to disseminating ‘Big History’ to a wide global audience through innovative television documentaries, feature productions, and multimedia applications. David Christian and a short history an ‘Introduction to Everything’ . Open Universities Australia   Close of Enrolment for Study Period 1 and Session 1 is coming up on Sunday 10 February! To finalise your enrolment please call a Student Advisor on 1300 363 652 .   Heart of a Teacher   A child arrives like a mystery box with puzzle peices inside, some are broken or missing, others just hide . Your children are not your children They are the sons and daughters of Life's longing for itself. They come through you but not from you, and though they are with you, yet they belong not to you. You may give them your love but not your thoughts. For they have their own thoughts. You may house their bodies but not their souls,for their souls dwell in the house of tomorrow, which you cannot visit, not even in your dreams  Truth . . National Year of ReadingNearly half of the Australian population struggles without the literacy skills to meet the most basic demands of everyday life. Libraries are partnering with government, the media, writers, schools, publishers, booksellers, employers, child care providers, health professionals that share our passion . Advocates / Resources Flexible TAFE Courses Study anytime, anywhere   Open Universities Australia Study online with OUA, where flexibility and choice are central to the education experience. The students have the freedom to decide when, where and how often they study. You can choose from over 20 leading Australian universities and higher education providers. They are committed to helping you develop a study path that suits your lifestyle and level of commitment and the choice is yours Australian Schools Directory Lists all government and private schools in Australia. Parents can easily find the type of school they want in any location in Australia. You can also search for schools by religion or special needs, alternative or boarding school Mentua eLearning academy dedicated to helpinganybody learn anything anywhere in the world. They believe that the Internet and digital media like video, eBooks and collaboration tools can make our dream of free high quality education for everyone possible Learn almost anythingfree Library of over3,500 videoson everything from arithmetic, physics, finance, and history and hundreds of skills to practice. They are on a missiontohelp you learn what you want, when you want, at your own pace. They are donor supported not for profit and would not be possible without the generous support of userseverywhere Pub-based uni to spread education For the past two years, the self-proclaimed Melbourne Free University has been turning the city's bars and pubs into lecture theatres. Organisers say the courses are attracting such high numbers of people that they now want to spread their unique learning method nationwide Behind the N ews Aussie Educator Home schooling is a viable, educational alternative which is popular in many countries, especially the US Putting schools at the centre Struggling schools in regional and remote NSW are hubs with a heavy focus on pre-school education Education Australian Greens . Trees and Environment Audio Cassette Library Schools.com US Department of Education, a record 20 million students were scheduled to attend American colleges and universities in the fall.They help you explore options for both global and localized online education. Search the directory of schools by a field of interest, or by geo-targeting your online school, find institutionsthat serve students from your state or province .  Education Under Fire Documentary about the Iranian Governments suppression of education for religious minorities. A human rights campaign supported by Amnesty International . ABC Education Education Independent Australia My School Search the profiles of 10,000 Australian schools. You can quickly locate statistical and contextual information and compare the schools Healthy Schools Program Free access to a wealth of resources and tools that will help your school become a healthier place for students to learn and staff to work . News Thousands of parents illegally home schooling It is compulsory to send children between the ages of six and 16 to school, or register them for home schooling. M ore than 50,000 Australian children are home schooled and in most cases, illegally Abbott grilled over education Australian Government seized on Tony Abbott's comments on funding for private schools, reported on ‘Insiders’ World didn't end   NASA was so sure the world wouldn't end, they released a video for after   Indigenous education program extended   Students across Queensland Australia are being encouraged to stay in school with the Federal Government announcing a further $4 million for the ‘Artie Academy’ that uses the power of sport to foster learning Midnight basketball keeps kids out of trouble  ‘Midnight basketball’ a non profit program, is getting kids off the street on Frid and Sat night to build confidence in young people from all types of backgrounds, right across the country. Its success has silenced critics who said it would never work. Weird science reveals more advanced students  Science education can be fun as well as extending younger students at the same time according to one teacher who thinks those students are more advanced than we  realised Blame teachers for student stress  Australian NAPLAN national school tests system has come under fire from stressed-out teachers who say they and their students feel under too much pressure to achieve good results. All children are tested on reading, writing, grammar and maths in years three, five, seven and nine. Thirty-nine per cent of the teachers who responded said they were teaching by rote, staging weekly tests aimed at boosting NAPLAN performances at the expense of other subjects like art, music and language. Minister Garratt said that this is not his experience visiting schools around the country and the survey was not accurate. He said that this is totally unnecessary as the normal teaching program should continue . Walking backwards into the future Thomas shares some of his predictions for what may lie ahead for humankind.   Thomas Frey is a powerful visionary who is revolutionizing our thinking about the future. The greatest value in understanding the future comes from spotting the major cultural, demographic, societal and economic shifts early and translating them From the high seas to HSC  Refugee success story, Bashir Yousufi is an orphan who fled Afghanistan leaving behind three younger brothers. He's now a high school student in Sydney Australia with a passion for the country that gave him refuge. See Asylum Seekers  . . Friend praises Courtenay's mass appeal  Long-time friend Alex Hamill said the late author's ability to get books into the hands of children and to a mass audience will be his hallmark and obituary . Bryce came to Australia from South Africa and the way in which he told that tale of apartheid and his sons death, really helped people understand at a human level what apartheid meant and what a great evil it was.  He sold more than 20 million books, and he died after losing his battle with stomach cancer. He delighted Australians and people around the world with his story telling . Be bold stop bullying Learn about the simple, yet powerful, actions we can all take to prevent bullying. Bullying hurts. It can have a lasting and damaging impact on their lives, sometimes more than we realize. The goal is to raise awareness of the simple, yet powerful actions that parents, young people, and educators can take to prevent bullying. We hope to inspire millions of bystanders to take action by speaking up when they see bullying and to grow a community committed to ending bullying. Student or adult please: Take the Pledge Smart fox in the hen house There may be a looming skills crisis in agricultural sciences, but someone forgot to tell that to an eleven year old who just won the nation's most prestigious school science award for an experiment conducted in his backyard chook pen   Banned from university courses New rules banning female students from studying 77 subjects in Iran have come into effect as the nation's new academic year starts. No official reason has been given for the restrictions to courses at more than 30 universities. The banned courses include nuclear physics, computer science and English literature . . Education under fire Conditions in Iran are continuing to deteriorate such that greater numbers of people are being oppressed by the regime in power. In addition to those already targeted by the government for religious and ideological reasons, women are now being denied the ability to study numerous academic subjects in universities around the country   Gillard outlines Gonski PM discusses her latest plans for actioning David Gonski's review of Australia's education system as well as a response to Australian fatalities in Afghanistan . . Education reform Minister Garrett talks about the PM's bold promise to return Australian pupils to the top of the class, which she announced as the government's response to the Gonski review . Abbott grilled over education Australian Government seized on Tony Abbott's comments on funding for private schools Vice-chancellor flees uni mob The vice-chancellor of a Melbourne university in Australia has escaped a student protest ambush by using an underground tunnel network at the campus. They were protesting against funding and job cuts plans to axe 41 staff and 500 subjects He said it was ok and their democratic right . . Funding every Australian school Every school will receive more funding in real terms Education needs to innovate Australian uni's have led the world in attracting international students but are losing ground Three years ago higher education exports were worth $18 billion, and they're still the country's third largest export earner after iron ore and coa Teachers, Schools and Education It was a great Q and A program on TV last night. It was informative, entertaining and they discussed the USA massacre and Australian education. They looked at teacher training, class numbers, funding and the Gonski review. It’s well worth watching and all panel members contributed . Child care 'not a factor' for babies While some parents fear sending their babies to child care too early may cause behavioural and developmental problems, new Australian research turns that theory on its head. Involving about 1,000 children indicates that entering child care before a first birthday does not impede development . . Science teachers inspired Teachers from the USA learning about conservation and management of the Great Barrier Reef first hand Tertiary bullying needs action Bullying in Australian universities is widespread. Academic Sarah Gregson's is responsible for a damning report into one of Sydney's top universities saying it should be investigated and across the tertiary sector Australia falling behind neighbours Two commentary strands have intertwined. It’s extremely important to Australia’s future with special resonance for the higher education sector. Beginning with the announcement of the Government’s 'inquiry' into the nation’s future with Asia, there have been a string of reflections around the general theme Warning against mollycoddling Early childhood conference in Brisbane has heard evidence that the over protective nature of society could give children a predisposition to depression as adults Seven Wonders of the World . Gates on the future of education in Africa  Annual letter from Bill Gates About health, poverty and education and an argument for making the choice to keep on helping extremely poor people build self sufficiency Behind the News . . Global Perspective Students at the University of Melbourne helped celebrate the International Day of Peace with the inaugural Global Perspectives Summit. It provided students with an opportunity to actively demonstrate leadership qualities by debating major issues affecting our world, and formulating real policies and motions that effectively address them . Revolution in the Classroom Investigation into a new approach aimed at improving the standard of teaching in Australia TAFE students set for fee help Australian PM has revealed plans to allow students to pay fees after study has been completed rather than up front . Education trial Legislation is shaping the next phase of the Northern Territory Intervention. It focuses on education and expands a trial that's been running in eleven Territory schools which suspends welfare payments and fines parents who don't send their children to school . Support for CPR in national curriculum Peter Garrett Australian Federal Education Minister says he is keen to see cardiopulmonary resuscitation be put on the national school curriculum More funding for Australia's public schools They are drastically underfunded and far from a viable alternative to the private schooling system, public schools provide the economically disadvantaged with an inferior education which leaves students ill equipped. Please sign the petition . . From Fs to As for aspiring Kanyes Group of hip hop artists from regional New South Wales have overcome challenges to start music careers as well as improve their classroom performance . Science is about facts not ideology Former Australian prime minister John Howard, asserts that parents should be concerned about science being taught in schools Australia is second best place to live Says the UN. There is no doubt if climate was included we would be first. Long life expectancy and reasonable levels of educational attainment have been enough to lift us to second place . . Education   Degree is Grossly Overrated The parties agree that education does have the potential to transform your life – but do we really need a uni degree to achieve this? What does it really deliver us? Going to university used to be the preserve of the kids whose parents could afford to support them for 3-5 years; but now the system has been broken wide open and tertiary education is available to far greater numbers of young students and mature age students . Principles of Education Australian Greens believe that universal access to high quality education is fundamental to Australia's prosperity, environmental sustainability, well being and social fulfilment and that all people are entitled to free, well-funded and high quality, life-long public education and training . . . Shut down the schools Rogan Jacobson is a brand new High School teacher and at the age of 40 is taking English at Sydney's elite MLC Girls School. But, he's no stranger to communication, his refreshingly honest approach to learning, and problems in the education system generally, are brashly aired in this address Students taught Representatives of the Yolgnu people from Elcho Island have travelled to Wagait Beach west of Darwin to teach students a traditional ceremony used for mediation, ways of solving conflict . . Rodger Hodgson - 'The Logical Song' Promoting Australian Aboriginals education Seven education myths debunked Academic expert dispels popular myths about online courses and degrees . Australian Education The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development offers learning and development support, services and resources for all Australians, from birth through to adulthood. Early education must improve Australian early childhood development is a fragmented system and in need of an integrated approach, warns a Canadian academic. Workers in the sector say parents recognise the importance of early learning for a solid start in life, but get mixed messages on how to deliver it ABC Learn Broadcasts programs suitable for students from a lower primary to an upper secondary school audience with teacher resources Aussie Educator Home schooling is a viable, educational alternative which appears popular in many countries, especially the United States. It seems to be gaining increasing popularity in Australia . . Whitney Houston - 'Greatest Love Of All' Network University and College Guide Study at an Australian university or college and you will be opening the door to a world of study that will fill your life with knowledge, skills, and enthusiasm . . Steiner education Australia Is an incorporated body representing member schools throughout Australia. They promote and safeguard the integrity of Steiner Education, and facilitate exchange, represent, support and provide services to its member schools Australia’s role in the World Partnership initiative of the Australian Institute of International Affairs, The Uni of Melbourne and UN Youth Australia. They promote debate on global issues and Australia’s role in international affairs. Major news, opinion pieces, polls and educational information . College Degrees employers prefer While studies show that all college degrees are a big step toward more wealth and happiness. Employers prefer some degrees more than others   Improve your qualifications There's never been a better time, find out how to take the first . . . Green Ribbon schools program Recognizes schools for reducing environmental impact on their communities and offering high quality environmental education Environmental School Based on place and community, nature, ecology and sustainability, inquiry and possibility, interdependence and flourishing imagination and integration . Various Porn and sex education On Q & A Make a difference What a little third grader says to his teacher and bypasses the head and goes straight to the heart of any issue. You can re energize your personal relationships and inspire greater loyalty by remembering to put into practice the message of this classic, time honored story   Edible schoolyard Education Petitions Help improve the quality of education in you community   Science literacy is good for society Kids ask questions, but adults sometimes feel inadequate . Crosby Stills Nash - ‘Teach Your Children’ They were often joined by an occasional fourth member Neil Young. They are noted for their intricate vocal harmonies, often tumultuous interpersonal relationships, political activism, and lasting influence on music and culture. All four members have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. I saw them perform a longer version live in London . . Australian students lag behind Australia's schools system is falling behind its East Asian neighbours   Im an educator, don't believe me When I teach, I begin my classes by telling the students not to believe me Big Ideas Passionate debate about the ethics of eating flesh and is for vegans, vegos, carnivores and omnivores alike! Neuroscientist - how to stimulate young brains Educational engagement with children in the early years pays off. Australia is about to introduce a system that intends to provide universal access for four year olds to preschool. In many parts of Europe they're offering free State funded preschool at the age of three. The earlier the better and the more efficiently it will learn later and the more comfortable it will be with the academic setting of university .  It’s time to work differently   Join the one stop shop platform for freelancers and employers   In need of working independently and reliably ? Once you have registered, contractors can check all jobs and employers have access to the candidate’s profiles. There is a list of 108,592 freelancers . Programs receive federal grants Offering preschool to disadvantaged children in the NT. Neuroscience has revealed that 80 per cent of brain development occurs in the first three years of life Attack of the Drones Can move together in swarms, build towers, dance, throw and catch, assess targets and soon will even make their own decisions. Both in war and at home, drones are developing fast and gaining control . Atheism 2.0 Alain de Bottom, posed what aspects of religion should atheists adopt ? He has a great ability to connect with his audience whether he's talking about status anxiety, philosophy, travel, happiness or how you can change your life Tell me a fact about evolution 15 year old creationist wants to learn about evolution. It could be that debunking evolution and science is his real goal . Technology for Students . Tech Explained New ways to watch TV and video content, where and when you want and more . Shop in the Microsoft student store For all your technology supplies . Get 50 per cent off Office for Mac Create outstanding homework, collaborate with teammates and work from virtually anywhere . Your PC school ready Microsoft Office Home and Student will help your kids make the most of their assignments and their time . Window 7 Professional Upgrade for students . Choosing a new PC for school Use the interactive Windows PC Scout . Smart offer for uni students Students, parents, faculty and staff members can buy a new Mac with Apple education pricing . 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