By Deslyn Taylor, NCWQ Education Advisor. The focus of this report is on Mathematics and STEM. There is a major problem with Mathematics Education in Australia. There are differences of opinions about the causes and possible solutions.
By Deslyn Taylor, NCWQ Education Advisor. The focus of this report is on Girls and STEM and announcement of the 2021 judges award winner of the “Women in STEM” prize to Chloe Yap.
By Deslyn Taylor, NCWQ Education Advisor. The focus of this report is on Education in Australia and Girls and STEM.
By Deslyn Taylor, NCWQ Education Advisor. The focus of this report is on Queensland Renewable Energy Zones – Planning. The main Queensland government aims behind the establishment of Renewable Energy Zones are to :- foster jobs and growth as part of COVID-19 economic recovery; and help Queensland reach 50% renewables by 2030. The essential point that was not mentioned in the aims is the reason that we need to reach 50% renewables by 2030. We provide four core recommendations.
By Deslyn Taylor, NCWQ Education Advisor. The focus of this report is on Education and the Digital Divide. “Many parents are worried the disruptions of COVID lockdowns and school closures may affect their children’s mental health and development.” Impact of Social Isolation may differ depending on the child’s situation.
By Deslyn Taylor, NCWQ Education Advisor. Much has appeared in the media recently about bullying and particularly about bullying against women. The Queensland Government has recently led a National Day of Action Against Bullying and Violence (NDA). This was aimed at “empowering students to feel confident and to be part of the solution to bullying, both online and in the schoolyard”.
NCWQ STATE CO-ORDINATOR’S REPORT Prepared for AGM 2022 by Pat Pepper, State Coordinator. Advocacy continues to be an important part of the advisership role. Several submissions have been prepared this
NCWQ Education Report 2021/2022 Prepared for the AGM 2022 by Deslyn Taylor, Education Adviser. 2022 has been an interesting year for Education. It started with a UNICEF report that called
Enjoy your holiday Music, Reading, Events and Family Celebrations! Season’s Greetings to All from NCWQ Arts Adviser, Jennifer Ann Davies in the December 2021 Art Adviser’s report.
By Deslyn Taylor, NCWQ Education Advisor (photo credit: https://oshcstudents.com.au/australias-university-fee-overhaul-to-make-stem-courses-cheaper-than-arts/) STEM in Queensland STEM has been recognised in Queensland as an important area of Education and Programmes are being put into