This style of teaching gets results, say governments. But resistance to it is growing
Governments claim that their evidence-based teaching reforms are improving educational outcomes, but resistance is growing among educators. Critics, including academics, are voicing concerns about the new teaching methods being implemented. The upcoming Age Schools Summit will address these challenges and feature discussions on the future of education in Victoria.
- ▪The Victorian and federal governments have implemented evidence-based teaching reforms, including phonics and explicit learning.
- ▪Critics argue that there is increasing pushback against these reforms from teachers and academics.
- ▪The Age Schools Summit will take place on June 10, featuring key discussions on education challenges in Victoria.
Opening excerpt (first ~120 words) tap to expand
{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","dateModified":"2026-05-29T05:00:00Z","datePublished":"2026-05-29T05:00:00Z","description":"State government says its evidence-based reforms to classroom teaching are a winner, but critics are getting more vocal and organised.","headline":"This style of teaching gets results, say governments. But resistance to it is growing","keywords":"Schools, For subscribers, Just in Age, Teaching, SMH schools summit, Ben Carroll","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Noel Towell","jobTitle":"Education Editor, The…
Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at The Sydney Morning Herald.