The Australian Journal of Education was established in 1957 to inform educational researchers and educators about contemporary research issues in education.
In June's collection on "What's Currently Happening in Classrooms?" this 2025 study examines Australian educators experiences of the Open Parachute mental health literacy program and its classroom impact. brnw.ch/21x3dMn#MentalHealth#Education
Can music foster wellbeing in the classroom? This study examines how intentional musical practices can help teachers create safe, supportive learning environments. In June's collection on "What's Currently Happening in Classrooms?"
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What does #MusicEducation currently look like in NSW government primary schools? This study offers important baseline evidence to support future policy and program development. #Free in June's collection on "What's Currently Happening in Classrooms?"
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Amanda Madden's study highlights the importance of listening to Year 12 students when designing effective school wellbeing programs. In June's collection on "What's Currently Happening in Classrooms?" brnw.ch/21x36qR#OnlineFirst#OpenAccess@EdithCowanUni
In June's collection on "What's Currently Happening in Classrooms?" Robert MacNeil's study examines eco-anxiety in climate education, focusing on how NSW teachers support students’ emotional responses to climate change. brnw.ch/21x34Ms@ArtSS_Sydney@Usyd_ssps
As scripted reading lessons become more common, this article asks what may be lost when teachers have less space to respond flexibly to students’ needs. brnw.ch/21x32Rf#OnlineFirst by Maria Nicholas & in June's collection on "What's Currently Happening in Classrooms?"
📢 JUST RELEASED June's collection. Topics include: Scripted reading; eco‑anxiety in climate education; student views on wellbeing programs; primary & classroom music education; and building students' mental‑health skills.
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📢 LAST FEW DAYS: Free access to all articles in May’s Science Education & Engagement collection - covering climate education, gender in science, STEM, language demands, teen science interest, and rural research mentoring. Please share!
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‘I know how to teach about greenhouse gases and melting ice caps,’ one secondary school teacher explains, ‘but I have no idea how to calm a student who’s really upset because they think the world is ending.’ Dr Robert MacNeil shares his research findings.
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Female role models matter in science. This 2023 study featured in May's collection on #ScienceEducation & Engagement, found clear #GenderBias in four Australian senior secondary science courses—with only one unique mention of a female scientist. brnw.ch/21x2BKD
#OnlineFirst: Study of eco-anxiety in climate education. Interviews with 30 primary and secondary NSW teachers reveal challenges and call for integrated teacher training, mental-health support, and curriculum reform.
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By Dr Robert MacNeil, @ArtSS_Sydney
👏🙌Tegan Clark co-author of our 2023 article "Invisible women: Gender representation in high school science courses across Australia" has produced new research which shows men still outnumber women as experts in science news.
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📢 LAST FEW DAYS 📢 April’s collection features all #ArtsinEducation#SpecialIssue articles with #FreeAccess. Topics include audience engagement, music therapy, drama activities, arts teacher education, & Australia’s National Cultural Policy. brnw.ch/21x1Xhi
This #SpecialIssue article presents national data on declining senior secondary arts enrolments and examines its impact on achieving the goals of Australia’s National Cultural Policy Revive (2023). brnw.ch/21x1FQR#ArtsinEducation#OpenAccess
This #SpecialIssue study addresses pre-service teachers’ confidence issues by integrating creative body-based learning with a reimagined ethics of care, presenting a model for arts teacher education that is creative, critical, & caring. brnw.ch/21x1FHD#ArtsInEducation