In academia, the pressure to publish reigns supreme, shaping priorities and self-worth. This relentless pursuit has led to an inflation of research papers, diluting genuine innovation. The solution lies in prioritizing impact over quantity and democratizing access to knowledge. It’s time to redefine academic success and make meaningful contributions.
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Teaching Strategies Part 4: The Promise and Pitfalls of Educational Research
This post, the fourth and penultimate in the Teaching Strategies series, will delve into the nuanced world of teaching strategies, guided by what research reveals and its limitations. I aim to provide a nuanced view that respects the complexity of educational research while offering clear, actionable advice to current and future educators. Educational research hasContinue reading “Teaching Strategies Part 4: The Promise and Pitfalls of Educational Research”
Time Management: A Principal’s Guide to Crushing It
So, as another school year begins, I thought I’d start the year addressing our fearless school leaders who came into the profession hoping to make a world of difference, but then who, upon reaching the ultimate goal of running a school, find navigating the bureaucracy of principalship is like herding cats with one hand whileContinue reading “Time Management: A Principal’s Guide to Crushing It”
Herding Cats in the Classroom: Tackling the Tumult with Tactics and Tenacity
First, let’s address the elephant in the room: kids are maniacs. The young ones are adorable, the teens are budding adults, and all kids are the future of our society, but they are also bundles of chaos. And, if you think corralling these young minds is as easy as saying “please” and “thank you” orContinue reading “Herding Cats in the Classroom: Tackling the Tumult with Tactics and Tenacity”
Band-Aids on Behemoths: Decoding the Sisyphean Saga of Classroom Chaos
In the evolving landscape of education, one of the most pressing challenges that consistently emerges is student behaviour and the challenges this poses to teachers, who have consistently ranked this among the most complex challenges they face for the past 60 years, yes – SIXTY Years. I wrote the following passage in my thesis backContinue reading “Band-Aids on Behemoths: Decoding the Sisyphean Saga of Classroom Chaos”
The Publish or Perish Paradox
In the hallowed halls of academia, a spectre looms large over lecturers, professors, and researchers alike. It’s the omnipresent dictate of “publish or perish,” a mantra that has become as much a part of academic culture as cap and gown ceremonies or late-night study sessions. Yet, a deep dive into this phenomenon uncovers a paradoxContinue reading “The Publish or Perish Paradox”
Decoding the Israeli Conflict: A Masterclass in Understanding Misinformation and Polarisation
I had a post ready to publish today, my first that will delve into work-life in academia, which I hope will become a thread on this blog; however, as the first day of Chanukah is upon us, I thought it poignant to express my empathy with civilians on both sides of the Israel-Hamas conflict, butContinue reading “Decoding the Israeli Conflict: A Masterclass in Understanding Misinformation and Polarisation”
Schools Mixing It Up: The Great Co-Ed vs Single-Sex Showdown
In the ever-evolving world of education, Sydney has become a focal point of a significant paradigm shift: the transition from single-sex to co-educational schooling. This is not merely a local phenomenon but a microcosm of a global re-evaluation of educational practices. The latest chapter in this narrative is Newington College, a stalwart of all-boys educationContinue reading “Schools Mixing It Up: The Great Co-Ed vs Single-Sex Showdown”
A Sad Indictment: The No Vote for Indigenous Constitutional Recognition in Australia
As an immigrant and proud citizen of this country, I’m saddened by the referendum’s failure this past weekend. It was a contentious and politicised event, as so many issues are, by factions of the government to undermine the other party. I’m not suggesting that there weren’t valid arguments on each side; however, the lack ofContinue reading “A Sad Indictment: The No Vote for Indigenous Constitutional Recognition in Australia”
It’s not ‘Performance Pay’: You can call it what you want, but it still won’t work
So, if one listens to the news, one would be aware of a pending crisis in schools – a lack of teachers. Various pundits and government officials put the crisis at different points in the future. For example, the Commonwealth government projects a shortfall of more than 4,000 high school teachers by 2025, while NSWContinue reading “It’s not ‘Performance Pay’: You can call it what you want, but it still won’t work”
Maximising Student Potential 