27,02,24 | Professional issues
Our union has welcomed the federal government’s investment in a range of free, evidence-based resources designed to help tackle disruptive behaviour in school classrooms. The investment follows the release of the Senate Education and Employment References Committee’s...
27,02,24 | Professional issues
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...
05,02,24 | Member benefits, Professional issues
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...
30,10,23 | Professional issues, Teachers
Dr Glenys Mann from Queensland University of Technology’s (QUT) School of Early Childhood and Inclusive Education is seeking expressions of interest from teachers in the non-government education sector to participate in her upcoming research project. As a Senior...
25,10,23 | Professional issues
The next stage of development is underway for the Middle Leader Professional Standards, with trials having commenced in Queensland schools during Term 4. IEU-QNT Research Officer Adele Schmidt said the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)...
24,10,23 | Professional issues
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....
24,10,23 | Professional issues
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...
24,10,23 | Professional issues, Teachers
The findings from a review of the IEU Mentoring Program show that participating members have overwhelmingly found the program beneficial, with some providing suggestions for practical changes to improve future programs. IEU-QNT Research Officer Dr Adele Schmidt said...
24,10,23 | Professional issues
As the first cohort of Trade to Teach Internship Program participants near the end of their first year of university study, our union reiterates that alternative pathways to the teaching profession must be appropriately resourced and funded to successfully attract and...
24,10,23 | Professional issues
Queensland College of Teachers (QCT) has completed a review of their Transitioning from provisional to full registration policy following feedback from stakeholders, including our union. IEU-QNT Research Officer Dr Adele Schmidt said QCT completed consultation with...
24,10,23 | Professional issues
The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) released draft guidelines for induction of early career teachers and new school leaders. The release of the respective guidelines fulfils key action 14 of the National Teacher Workforce Action Plan...
17,08,23 | Professional issues
Our federal union is continuing to ensure members’ voices are heard regarding the contentious issue of using artificial intelligence (AI) in schools. Our union is actively contributing to consultations and inquiries at state, territory, federal and international...
16,08,23 | Professional issues
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...
16,08,23 | Professional issues, Teachers
With unsustainable workloads and work intensification driving teachers out of the profession, workload impact tests must form part of any new school initiatives. Advice released by our union’s federal office this week reaffirms the need for a “circuit breaker” on...
09,08,23 | Professional issues
Draft guidelines for the induction of early career teachers and new school leaders have been released by the Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL). The release of the respective guidelines fulfills key action 14 of the National Teacher...
07,08,23 | Collective bargaining, Professional issues, Teachers
A 2.5% wage offer over four years for New South Wales (NSW) public sector teachers has been slammed by teacher unions. The NSW government has reneged on a previous deal that would have seen its teachers among the best paid in the country, according to the NSW...
02,08,23 | Professional issues
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...
02,08,23 | Professional issues
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...
18,07,23 | Professional issues
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...
20,01,23 | Professional issues
Our union has called for urgent action on teacher workloads following the damning findings of the Productivity Commission’s Review of the National School Reform Agreement released today (20 January 2023). Branch Secretary Terry Burke said the Commission’s review...
13,06,22 | Professional issues, Teachers
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...
10,05,22 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Professional issues
Attaining full teacher registration is a significant milestone for any teacher, recognising both establishment within the profession as well as years of dedicated training. In Queensland, teachers are eligible to apply for full teacher registration after completing...
09,03,21 | Beginning Educators (BEnet), Professional issues
Rates of insecure work – where workers don’t have permanent jobs – are quite high in Australia. Only 60% of workers are in full or part-time permanent employment. This means many workers are employed on contracts or in casual employment arrangements. In schools, many...
01,03,21 | Equity, Professional issues
Instruction in First Languages offers a unique opportunity to preserve and reinvigorate Australia’s First Languages, many of which are highly endangered, and our union has formally committed to a course of work designed to support First Language programs in...
