Last month, AARE released a blog post with a shocking revelation: teachers aren’t reading academic research. Groundbreaking stuff. I haven’t seen such a pointless discovery since someone realised toddlers aren’t into Nietzsche or that cats don’t follow instructions. Apparently, classroom teachers, you know the ones that are overworked, underpaid, and one broken photocopier away from a nervousContinue reading “Stop Acting Surprised: Teachers Don’t Have Time for Your Research”
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On grades, hypocrisy, and the delusion that students love learning for its own sake
A new study tells us that over 65% of students either ignore feedback completely or do not improve as a result of feedback – is anyone surprised? Ask any high school teacher how effective feedback is and you’ll get the same answer… somewhere between a tired chuckle and a soul-crushing sigh. Sure, we provide feedback. We mayContinue reading “On grades, hypocrisy, and the delusion that students love learning for its own sake”
Publish or Perish 3: Beyond Rejection: Resilience in the Academic Odyssey
There lies a hidden narrative in the solemn yet occasionally absurd world of academia, where the pursuit of knowledge is supposed to be our noble quest. It’s the narrative of countless scholars navigating the tumultuous waters of academic publishing, a journey marked not by triumphant arrivals but by detours, setbacks, and outright rejections. The artContinue reading “Publish or Perish 3: Beyond Rejection: Resilience in the Academic Odyssey”
Publish or Perish The Sequel: A Call for Meaningful Academic Contribution
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.
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”
Maximising Student Potential 