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Group punishment doesn't fix behaviour

  • Written by: Jeffrey Thomas, Lecturer in Behaviour Management, University of Tasmania
Group punishment doesn't fix behaviourTeachers still sometimes punish a whole class for the behaviour of one student.from shutterstock.com

Classroom management is consistently seen as a source of stress for beginning teachers. It’s also one of the main reasons cited for teachers leaving the profession.

So, it’s no surprise teachers try to use classroom management strategies...

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the Australians who pioneered self-sufficiency, generations before Nimbin

  • Written by: Rachel Goldlust, Phd candidate in environmental history, La Trobe University
the Australians who pioneered self-sufficiency, generations before NimbinWhitlanders in the 1940s. Established in 1941 near the base of Victoria's Mount Buffalo, this Catholic community celebrated the 'dignity of manual labour' and was led by a charismatic athlete and former judge's associate, Ray Triado.Joe Pisani

The term “self-sufficiency” commonly evokes images of communes, yurts and 1970s hippies, most...

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Design and repair must work together to undo our legacy of waste

  • Written by: Tom Lee, Senior Lecturer, School of Design, University of Technology Sydney
Design and repair must work together to undo our legacy of wasteApple’s industrial design has played a fundamental role in transforming computers from machines for tinkerers into desirable objects of self-actualisationShutterstock

This article is part of our occasional long read series Zoom Out, where authors explore key ideas in science and technology in the broader context of society and humanity.


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Looking after loved ones with mental illness puts carers at risk themselves. They need more support

  • Written by: Jaelea Skehan, Conjoint Teaching Fellow in the School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Newcastle
Looking after loved ones with mental illness puts carers at risk themselves. They need more supportCaring for a loved one with a mental illness can affect a person's mental health.Author provided

Victoria’s royal commission into mental health today turns its attention to the families and carers of people living with mental illness.

An estimated 2.8 million Australians provide practical day-to-day and emotional support for someone they care...

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  2. How Muslim women break stereotypes by mixing faith and modesty with fashion
  3. Arctic ice loss is worrying, but the giant stirring in the South could be even worse
  4. We create 20m tons of construction industry waste each year. Here's how to stop it going to landfill
  5. When does getting help on an assignment turn into cheating?
  6. When it comes to Indigenous recognition, Ken Wyatt will have to close multiple gaps
  7. welcome to the bizarro world of negative interest rates
  8. Ken Wyatt's big promises on Indigenous affairs
  9. Understanding dog personalities can help prevent attacks
  10. In the remote Cambodian jungles, we made sure rare Siamese crocodiles would have enough food
  11. why is the Sun orange when white stars are the hottest?
  12. Women, rural and disadvantaged Australians may be missing out on care in the NDIS
  13. writing the powerful female world of Wentworth
  14. How to improve health outcomes for Indigenous peoples by making space for self-determination
  15. Ken Wyatt on constitutional recognition for Indigenous Australians
  16. Deeming rates explained. What is deeming, how does it cut pensions, and why do we have it?
  17. the 'novelty song' that became a cultural touchstone
  18. Indonesia has sent Australia's recycling home – it's time to clean up our act
  19. Victoria’s mental health system fails the most vulnerable
  20. Most people think playing chess makes you 'smarter', but the evidence isn't clear on that
  21. Most adults have never heard of TikTok. That's by design
  22. The new Mabo? $190 million stolen wages settlement is unprecedented, but still limited
  23. The world has a hard time trusting China. But does it care?
  24. The 2019 flu shot isn't perfect – but it's still our best defence against influenza
  25. how the move to digital medical records is leaving us drowning in old paper files
  26. We organised a conference for 570 people without using plastic. Here's how it went
  27. 10 of the best examples of digital literature
  28. Earth's core has been leaking for billions of years
  29. The Morrison government proposes an Indigenous recognition referendum this term
  30. Iran's leader is losing his grasp on power. Does this mean diplomacy is doomed?
  31. Why developing nuclear weapons is an unrealistic option for Australia
  32. Begging ‘professionally’ doesn’t make their poverty and vulnerability any less legitimate
  33. Have you found 'the one'? How mindsets about destiny affect our romantic relationships
  34. interview with space archaeologist Alice Gorman
  35. Recent campus attacks show universities need to do more to protect international students
  36. more compulsory super would make Middle Australia poorer, not richer
  37. Opera is stuck in a racist, sexist past, while many in the audience have moved on
  38. Houses for a warmer future are currently restricted by Australia's building code
  39. Study identifies nine research priorities to better understand NZ's vast marine area
  40. Poll reveals lukewarm public support for religion freedom legislation
  41. Iran's nuclear program breaches limits for uranium enrichment: 4 key questions answered
  42. The muscle-wasting condition 'sarcopenia' is now a recognised disease. But we can all protect ourselves
  43. Diplomacy and defence remain a boys' club, but women are making inroads
  44. How solar heat drives rapid melting of parts of Antarctica's largest ice shelf
  45. Curious Kids: how does electricity work?
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  47. economists have seen it coming for decades
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