How to know if your child is really learning
How do you know if a child is learning? Is it the ability to recite answers? Do we measure it in terms of assessment marks? Or is real learning about absorbing knowledge in a deeper way?
20 benefits of tutoring
Wondering whether tutoring can help your child? Discover the benefits of tutoring and the main reasons you might choose a tutor.
Education advice from around the world
Overwhelmed by all the international advice on education? Here’s what you can, and should, bring home to your kids.
Does tutoring work?
Is your child performing at their optimal level? Would tutoring support them in realising their potential? How do you know if the money you invest will actually help?
What makes good teaching?
What does it mean to be a good teacher? Does it change for primary and high school students? Dr Brad Campbell reflects on his experience and offers his take on the common tenets of teaching across age...
PISA test results not a “wake-up call”
Australian schools have recorded their worst results in reading, maths, and science, according to the Programme for International Student Assessment. Are these “shock results” really that surprisi...
Extracurricular activities — Striking the right balance
Wanting the very best for our kids is natural for parents, but finding balance through extracurricular activities is just as important for our kids as it is for us.
Choosing the right tutor
Tutoring can be a considerable expense on top of regular school fees so it’s understandable that you want to maximise your investment. But judging the short and long term effectiveness of tutoring i...
When is tutoring the best option?
As parents, we don’t always do a stellar job at teaching our own kids. Even if you’re a qualified teacher yourself, or if you have the forbearance to hold back and let them puzzle their way throug...
Overseas study opportunities
Avenues for overseas study have expanded greatly in recent years, and there are now various formats and programs that Australian students can explore.