The “cruel optimism” of career advisers who consider university “the only post-school pathway worth pursuing” risks consigning Australian teenagers to the “precariat” that has already absorbed many of their lecturers and tutors. timeshighereducation.com/news/one-dimen…

Young people pressured to attend Uni at the expense of their mental health. Felicia Jaremus, Kristina Sincock, Dr Sally Patfield, Dr Leanne Fray, Elena Prieto & Jenny Gore call for better career advice & broadening of "worthy" pathways to the "good life" 🔓 doi.org/10.1080/001319…

Universities Accord: the final report mentions ‘equity’ 200 times, but can it boost access for underrepresented groups? theconversation.com/universities-a… via The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand

While 'equity' is at the forefront of the Universities Accord final report, a 'lack of aspiration' among under-represented cohorts isn't a problem to be fixed and misdirects attention away from more pressing equity concerns.

Does the government’s Universities Accord live up to its promise to improve access to education for all Australians? Sally Patfield, from University of Newcastle takes a look. womensagenda.com.au/latest/univers…

What an amazing week it has been Teachers and Teaching Research Centre. Thank you Dr Sally Patfield, Jenny Gore and Penny Jane Burke CEEHE & all other colleagues for the inspiring discussions we've had on #StudentSuccess #equity #GraduateOutcomes and for giving me the opportunity to share my research!

New possibilities for engaging school teachers in widening participation: professional development to support student aspirations - new publication for University of Newcastle Academics, Elena Prieto, Dr Sally Patfield Jenny Gore Dr Leanne Fray & Kristina Sincock. Teachers and Teaching Research Centre

Research shows ability streaming in maths further disadvantages poorer students. But changing this near-universal approach requires better support and resources for teachers and schools, writes Elena Prieto for The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand theconversation.com/its-common-to-…

Cessnock HS is a school transformed under the leadership of principal Peter Riley. Cessnock HS now has some of the most improved NAPLAN scores in the country & its year 12 results have improved by 50%.Top work all involved. ABC News abc.net.au/news/2024-04-1…

Teachers once feared working at Cessnock High, now it's a model for best practice 👇👇abc.net.au/news/2024-04-1…

Teaching that’s transforming lives. Check out the impact of Quality Teaching Rounds at Cessnock High 👇 abc.net.au/news/2024-04-1…

Quality learning & teaching in #highered goes hand in hand with building academic staff capability to engage learners in challenging times. A thoughtful never-more-needed piece. #needednowLT ⁦Jason M Lodge⁩ ⁦Sally Kift⁩ #unisaccord linkedin.com/posts/professo…

Excited to have a chapter in this new edited collection, Longitudinal Methods in Youth Research. Our chapter explores the importance of accessible and relevant translation of longitudinal research for practitioners and end-users. link.springer.com/book/10.1007/9…

In our new paper, we show how QTR Digital professional development can build on, support, and value the work of rural educators, generating important impacts for schools, students and communities. tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…

Every now and then it’s nice to remember this orangutan’s reaction to this trick.

Timely reminder that #QualityTeaching really does matter if we want to innovate, engage learners and remain relevant in #HigherEducation. #TeachingMatters #NeededNowLT Dr Sally Patfield Sally Kift Where to next for quality teaching in higher education? open.substack.com/pub/needednowl…

🚨My #NeededNowLT series w Jason M Lodge University of Newcastle Teachers and Teaching Research Centre Dr Sally Patfield Jenny Gore Harper➕Prieto ❓Where to next for quality teaching in #HE 🤔How 2 beyond 'management of' 2 'practice of' teaching 👍Evidence-based, proven Quality Teaching Model 👇needednowlt.substack.com/p/where-to-nex…

We often hear of a very negative portrayal of university early entry in the media. But my research shows how these programs can expand access to higher education and help students most in need. theconversation.com/i-dont-believe…