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  2. Thumbnail for Fostering a child's motivation for learning

    Fostering a child's motivation for learning

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/fostering-a-childs-motivation-for-learning
    16 Apr 2020: Peter Underwood Centre research fellow Dr Aishah Bakhtiar said while individuals were in control of their own motivation, it was within the scope of others to design tasks and situations which provided a positive environment for motivation to
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    A guide to solving the maths problem

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/a-guide-to-solving-the-maths-problem
    28 Feb 2020: Peter Underwood Centre director, Professor Natalie Brown, said the fact sheet addressed many of the myths about maths, and provided a practical guide for supporting learners to develop mathematical skills. "It is often seen as hard or confusing and
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    Newspaper to deliver learning fun

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/newspaper-to-deliver-learning-fun
    23 Mar 2020: Social distancing measures have put a hold on many of the activities that get children and young people out and about. But at the Underwood Centre we know that learning can happen everywhere, so we are very keen to provide children and families with
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    Extracurricular activities help drive academic success for regional…

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2022/extracurricular-activities-help-drive-academic-success-for-regional-students,-study-finds
    30 Sep 2022: Extracurricular activities may help young students in regional areas to close the gap with metropolitan schools, a new study from University of Tasmania and Flinders University shows. On average, students in regional areas are ranked 5% lower than
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    Literacy is everybody's business

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2021/literacy-is-everybodys-business
    8 Sep 2021: Professor te Riele urged Tasmanians to be inspired by International Literacy Day and explore ways they can contribute to creating a literate community. “Literacy is the key that opens so many doors,” she said. "Of course being able to read and
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    Are you planning on "getting healthy" this year?

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2017/231-are-you-planning-on-getting-healthy-this-year
    2 Feb 2017: The University of Tasmania is looking for volunteers for a new study into what helps people change their diet successfully. At a time when many are trying to shed Christmas kilos and honour New Year’s healthy eating resolutions, the study looks
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    Children need to have their say in the future of our education systems

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/children-need-to-have-their-say-in-the-future-of-our-education-systems
    6 Sep 2019: Professor Roseanna Bourke, the keynote speaker at the Peter Underwood Centre's Engagement Transforms 2019 (ET19) symposium in Hobart today, said children’s thinking is important and their theories of learning are critical. “This can be very
  9. Thumbnail for How do we keep agile as we age?

    How do we keep agile as we age?

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1014-how-do-we-keep-agile-as-we-age
    25 May 2020: How does what we see influence our brain’s control over our movements?And what happens in our brain when we change our actions at the last minute- say to move out of the path of a falling object, or to get away from danger?Understanding how we
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    Preparing for new challenges in a changing world

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2019/preparing-for-new-challenges-in-a-changing-world
    22 Oct 2019: The world facing children and young people is very different from the world their parents grew up in. A new fact sheet, 21st Century Capabilities, has been produced by the Peter Underwood Centre as a resource for teachers, families, business and
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    Isolation versus reintegration - which is harder?

    https://www.utas.edu.au/about/news-and-stories/articles/2020/1022-isolation-versus-reintegration-which-is-harder
    10 Jun 2020: While many are longing for a return to 'normal' following the isolation and restrictions of COVID-19, expert advice points to 'reintegration' being another phase of great challenges. Associate Professor Kimberley Norris, University of Tasmania

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