AI in education report welcomed

AI in education report welcomed

Our union has welcomed a House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment, Education and Training report on the impact of generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) in education. IEUA Federal Secretary Brad Hayes said the publication of the federal...
NSSAB review recommendations welcomed

NSSAB review recommendations welcomed

Our union has welcomed the recommendations made in the final report following the Queensland Non-State Schools Accreditation (NSSAB) Framework review.    The purpose of the Review, which began in March 2023, was to ensure the Framework was fit for purpose, supported...
Clarifying compliance to tackle teacher workload

Clarifying compliance to tackle teacher workload

Our federal union has collaborated with federal agencies to develop official advice for teachers in schools and early childhood education (ECEC) settings regarding compliance requirements.    IEUA Federal Secretary Brad Hayes said our union consulted closely with the...
IEU welcomes paid practicum for teachers

IEU welcomes paid practicum for teachers

Our union has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement to reduce the financial burden on student teachers by introducing government payment during a practicum. IEU-QNT Branch Secretary Terry Burke said the move follows long-running advocacy from our union for...
AI in education report welcomed

New ACARA curriculum connection resources for AI

The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) has published new resources allowing teachers to better understand how artificial intelligence (AI) intersects with the curriculum.  ACARA’s Curriculum connections resources support teachers to see...
New QCAA academic integrity toolkit

New QCAA academic integrity toolkit

The Queensland Curriculum and Assessment Authority (QCAA) has released a new toolkit to help teachers educate students about the concept of academic integrity and reinforce its importance.  The toolkit was developed so teachers can build students’ awareness of their...
Member PD on AI in schools a must

Member PD on AI in schools a must

Upcoming IEU member-only professional development will cover critical topics for all school staff when it comes to Artificial Intelligence (AI). The impact of AI on education remains a topic at the forefront of IEU members’ minds, with the federal government’s new...
AI implications for assessment practices

AI implications for assessment practices

In many respects, the implications of AI on assessment practices have been more thoroughly considered than other, broader issues. Both universities and schools have been aware of opportunities for students to use AI and other digital tools to ‘cheat’ for some time....
AI in education report welcomed

AI Framework endorsed but teachers remain waiting

Australia’s first Framework for Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Schools has been officially endorsed by Education Ministers, but the profession remains waiting to see a final copy. Independent Education Union of Australia (IEUA) Federal Secretary Brad Hayes...
Have your say on Australian Curriculum Languages

Have your say on Australian Curriculum Languages

The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is leading a review of the P–10 Australian Curriculum Languages to ensure the needs of students are met now and in the future. Phase 4 of the review is now available for public consultation and...
Initial Teacher Education report misses the mark

Initial Teacher Education report misses the mark

Recommendations from the Teacher Education Expert Panel (TEEP) final report miss the mark when it comes to addressing the fundamental problems with Initial Teacher Education (ITE). The report’s 14 recommendations have been agreed to in-principle by Australia’s...
NSRA review an opportunity for profession

NSRA review an opportunity for profession

The renewal of the National School Reform Agreement (NSRA) must consider the resourcing needs of teachers and address the excessive workload and work intensification present in schools, as Paul Giles, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer writes. The NSRA is a joint agreement...
AI in education report welcomed

Traffic lights signal ‘Stop-Go’ on AI

Our union and the Queensland Teachers’ Union (QTU) have jointly developed an innovative traffic light rating system and set of resources to guide teachers’ use of artificial intelligence (AI) in education. While AI in schools is a recent development, both unions were...
An agenda for the future of teaching

An agenda for the future of teaching

A new government brings new opportunities for real change in the teaching profession and ensuring the voices of teachers are at the heart of those changes, writes IEU-QNT Branch Secretary Terry Burke. As the voice of members, our union looks forward to having the...