It’s possible to study teaching and have no real-time connections with lecturers or peers. But it can be ‘very lonely’
- Written by Melissa Cain, Senior Lecturer in Inclusive Education and Arts Education, Australian Catholic University
Fizkes/Shutterstock Australia is in the grip of a teacher shortage. The federal government has predicted in 2025, demand for high school teachers will outstrip graduates by about 4,100 teachers.
We also hear constant reports of teachers quitting or planning to quit. So it is more important than ever to encourage people into the teaching profession....





