Organisation

Centre for Independent Studies

Acronym:
CIS
Report

Job-ready Graduates 2.0: the Universities Accord and centralised control of universities and courses


This report’s primary focus is on the practical - about which policies can most effectively coordinate the supply of student places with two demand forces, those of students for courses and employers for graduates.
Briefing paper

Bracket creep hits young Australians hardest


Bracket creep chips away at living standards, especially those of younger generations, this paper from the Centre for Independent Studies outlines.
Report

Teaching behaviour: how classroom conduct can unlock better learning


In Australia, and in education settings across the world, student behaviour and levels of student engagement are significant issues for teachers, school leaders, system administrators and the public. This paper uses the current attention on student disruptive behaviour in Australian classrooms to offer policy-makers, and educational jurisdiction and school leaders, an insight into how to...
Report

Debunking degrowth


The main proposition behind the 'degrowth' movement is that economic growth is causing irreversible and irreparable harm to the planet, to the detriment of future generations and potentially risking human civilisation. This paper reviews the arguments for degrowth and then dissects them, addressing several myths which appear to drive this call.
Report

Starting off on the wrong foot: how to improve Initial Teacher Education in Australia


Initial teacher education (ITE) is responsible for providing beginning teachers with the knowledge, skills, and characteristics to prepare them for the classroom. This paper provides a detailed analysis of the Australian ITE sector’s current challenges, and opportunities for reform.

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