This article by John and Kyle Hattie focuses on a key attribute of successful parenting – the skills of giving and receiving feedback. Feedback plays a critical role to support and enhance learning, but while research evidence shows it is…
As we enter 2025, the landscape of education continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological advancements, changing societal needs, and lessons learned from recent global events. Let's explore the top academic trends we think are set to define education in…
Reviewer David O'Donnell reflects on author Tony McCaffrey's book Giving and Taking Voice in Learning Disabled Theatre, featured in the journal Australasian Drama Studies, October 2024. Giving and Taking Voice in Learning Disabled Theatre provides an in-depth, analytical study of…
Every year on December 1st, we come together to commemorate World AIDS Day – a day to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, show support to those affected by the virus, and honor the memories of those who have lost their lives.…
Any teacher can tell you that learning happens inside and outside of the classroom. For many children, being able to do activities outside is ideal as it offers them the space for more physical play and freedom to follow their own…
In the professional world, there are many careers that take an emotional toll on those that pursue them. From mental health professionals to social workers to first responders, these are the people on the frontline of witnessing or learning about…
Why the Need for Strategic Sport Communication? Written by W. Timothy Coombs, co-author of Strategic Sport Communication: Traditional and Transmedia Strategies for a Global Sports Market , who discusses the growing importance of strategic sport communication in the sports industry.…
In this blog Roslyn Petelin, author of How Writing Works, examines the connection between reading and the development of strong writing skills. Don’t underestimate the immeasurable value of reading in learning to write. How does reading help writing? If you want…
Water is a critical natural resource for humankind and the future of our planet. Although water is our largest natural resource, it’s both finite and irreplaceable. That’s why water sustainability is vital to the future well-being of humans, marine conservation…
When it comes to trauma, those in the mental health field will readily share that there isn’t one type of therapy or intervention that fits every situation or person. Each person’s trauma is unique with its own set of biological,…