From barman to barista. Chicken sexer to ward clerk. Concierge to street performer; Jon spent an interesting and varied working life before he came into teaching. ‘Having a number of different jobs and careers in your working lifetime isn’t really new’ he says. ‘The thing is that in the future it will probably be the… Read more
From childhood Maria had a passion to teach. When she was thirteen her father went bankrupt. Watching him struggle to pick up the pieces with a lack of education behind him, became her motivation to empower others. Education, after all, is power. Life’s too short! Such is the way of a young, inquiring mind with… Read more
Bernadette Bailey had completed a Bachelor of Visual Arts with an eye on a career in graphic design, when she accidently stumbled into teaching. ‘A few of my uni friends had gone on to start a Dip Ed, and I thought why not? Another year of partying’ she says with a laugh. But seriously, the… Read more
A recent survey of 2000 parents from public, Catholic and independent schools has indicated a shift in the priorities and expectations of parents in each sector. This comes as no great surprise given the social and economic turmoil caused by the Covid Pandemic, new and expanding technologies, the changing nature of the workforce and future… Read more
How many of you follow Dumbo Steiner? It’s a roll-your-eyes, recognisable, cathartic Instagram capture of the frustration, exquisite hope and absolute absurdity that is teaching today. And yes, just one of those absurdities is the frantic line-up at the photocopier as the minutes tick down to the first lesson. Have you pondered the false… Read more
The Research Project is a great opportunity for students to loosen the shackles of a tight curriculum and immerse themselves in a project completely of their own choosing. We already understand how valuable the SACE Research Project is in developing those transferable skills that will serve young South Australians well throughout life, planning, research, communication,… Read more
Work and careers education is a different beast to that of a generation or two ago. It’s no longer the sole domain of the later years of secondary school, and no longer has the sole focus of student streaming. Sure, there’s still the preparation for subject choice and career pathways, the ever valued or… Read more
We hear so much about the changing face of the workforce and the uncertainty of the future for young Australians. We hear more than enough about the educational shortfalls that leave our students ill prepared for the world that awaits when they leave school. Much of this is doom and gloom spouted by those with… Read more
Work-Ready provides a depth of resources that cater to the different stages of the work and career education journey. No matter the year level of your classroom, or circumstance of your student cohort, the TEACHERS HANDBOOK will guide you towards suitable resources for each stage of the journey. TEACHING DIFFERENT YEAR LEVELS in the… Read more
When it comes to the future of work, what people really want to know is: ‘Will a robot take my job?’ For Gen Y, not only is this a concern for themselves but also for their Generation Alpha children (born 2010-2024). While work seems like it is a long way off in the future for… Read more
The conversation around life after school usually revolves around the pathway towards an exciting career, but quite often there are serious missteps to this approach. Even a carefully considered career pathway doesn’t necessarily address some of the most important questions around choice, or take into consideration an individual student’s three-dimensional quirks, needs and life desires…. Read more
For all of our forward planning sometimes it just happens that way. With little notice, no prior planning and in an unfamiliar class it’s not always easy to stay on script or on track. Well, here’s an idea to add to your teacher toolkit! Get your students onto EQUIPD e-Mag. EQUIPD e-Mag has been created… Read more
