Education

In their first meeting since the election, education ministers face a ‘massive’ teacher shortage

The nation’s unprecedented teacher shortage will dominate discussions between Australia’s education ministers on Friday 12th of August 2022, their first meeting since the federal election. The issue of heavy workloads, and how shifting expectations of a teacher’s role and responsibilities are impacting retention rates, is also expected to be high on the agenda. In an […]
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Think like a customer

When running a training and education institution, it is important to think like a customer. This means understanding their needs and wants and catering to them. It is also important to provide the best possible service so that they will return and recommend you to others. When you are running a training and education institution, […]
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Create an environment conducive to learning

One of the most important aspects of running a successful training organisation is creating an environment that is conducive to learning for your students. This means more than just providing a comfortable space for them to study – it also includes ensuring that they have access to the resources they need, feel safe and supported, […]
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Foster a culture of continuous learning

Continuous learning is a process whereby people keep up to date with the latest information in their field and improve their skills on an ongoing basis. It is often seen as an important part of professional development and can help people to stay ahead of the curve in their careers. Continuous learning is the key […]
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In an effort to reform education, Peter Dutton calls for change

Peter Dutton, the Opposition Leader has called for a change to the way the national policy framework for training and education is developed, monitored, and implemented to reform Australia’s education system. Mr Dutton said at a press conference that unions and activists are driving the current system, which negatively impacts the learning of students. According […]
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Preparing students for an increasingly interconnected world

This means teaching them not only the subject matter they will need to know in order to be successful in their chosen fields, but also the cross-cultural communication and collaboration skills they will need to work effectively with people from other countries and cultures. Let’s focus on some of the things a training organisation can […]
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Encourage creativity and critical thinking in our students

As a training organisation, it is important that we encourage creativity and critical thinking in our students. By doing so, we can help them develop the skills they need to succeed in their chosen field. There are a number of ways we can encourage creativity and critical thinking in our students. Firstly, we can define […]
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Different assessment strategies and training organisations

There are many different assessment strategies that training organisations can use to evaluate their students’ progress. Some of the most common types of assessment include formative assessment, summative assessment, continuous assessment, norm-directed assessment, criterion-directed assessment and subjective assessment. Each type of assessment has its own advantages and disadvantages, so it is important to choose the […]
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