by Mark Rosanes 16 Apr 2021 SHARE
Improving teacher quality will be the key element in the Federal Government’s efforts to raise the academic performance of Australian students.
On Thursday, Education Minister Alan Tudge launched a review of initial teacher education courses, which he said was the most critical element in arresting declining learning outcomes – particularly in reading, maths, and science.
The six-month review will be conducted by a panel of education experts, led by former Department of Education and Training secretary Lisa Paul.
Malcolm Elliott, president of the Australian Primary Principals Association, Derek Scott, 2019 Australian School Principal of the Year awardee, and Bill Louden, emeritus professor of education at the University of Western Australia, were also appointed as committee members.
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Mental health concerns within primary schools require timely action07/03/2021|7min
An increase in the number of primary school age children requiring treatment for mental health conditions must be met with a pro-active response within the medical community says APPA President Malcolm Elliott.
Experts are concerned about declining mental health outcomes for students and teachers and a rise in demand for councilors and psychiatrists.
Mr Elliott said his organisation, the Australian Primary Principals Association (APPA), was concerned with the extended period of time between children presenting with mental health symptoms and subsequent treatment. Children need help immediately, not in six weeks’ time or perhaps even six months’ time,” he said.