In his paper, The essence of being a year nine teacher, ex-teacher turned Federation University lecturer Josh Ambrosy has unpacked the experience ...
What does it take to engage Year 9s? Research unpacks teachers’ experience
Described by teachers as being lost, disengaged and holed up in ‘never-never land’, Year 9s have long presented a problem to schools – but new research has offered an insight into the cohort’s untapped potential.
Josh Ambrosy says a largely unrecognised group of Victorian schools have taken a novel approach to engaging their Year 9s with special programs – typically including residential stints, a greater focus on learning through experience and an integrated curriculum.
Josh Ambrosy says a largely unrecognised group of Victorian schools have taken a novel approach to engaging their Year 9s with special programs – typically including residential stints, a greater focus on learning through experience and an integrated curriculum.
