TEACHERS – VICTORIA

Grade-splitting bad for children’s learning, teachers argue

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Original article by Jewel Topsfield
The Age – Page: 2 : 30-Sep-14

Victorian teachers have criticised the practice of grade-splitting. Schools are saving costs when teachers are away by dividing pupils into small groups in other classes. Teachers said that grade-splitting hindered learning because of large classes and lack of individual attention. Schools are splitting grades, rather than hiring casual-relief teachers

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AUSTRALIAN EDUCATION UNION, AUSTRALIAN LABOR PARTY, VICTORIA. DEPT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT

$1m compo spurs rise in stress inquiry

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Original article by Benjamin Preiss, Jane Lee
The Age – Page: 2 : 10-Sep-14

Melbourne lawyer Michael Magazanik says the recent compensation payout to a former Werribee Secondary College teacher has prompted other past teachers at the school to approach him. Peter Doulis was awarded more than $A1m after being subjected to protracted bullying and abuse by his students. Employment law expert Tim Donaghey says the judgment may allow other employees in stressful jobs to take similar action, particularly if workplace bullying is involved

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WERRIBEE SECONDARY COLLEGE, SUPREME COURT OF VICTORIA, VICTORIA. DEPT OF EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT