Classroom management | Australian Education Research Organisation

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Resource collection

Supporting the diverse needs of students

AERO has developed these practice guides in partnership with MultiLit and the Institute of Special Educators to help teachers refine or refresh their understanding and practice of supporting students with diverse needs.

Guides & resources (10+)

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Students moving through the school: Classroom management microcourse

This 15-minute introductory course for teachers illustrates effective practice for routines for students moving through the school that promote positive behaviour and support learning.

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Students gaining teacher attention: Classroom management microcourse

This 10-minute introductory course for teachers illustrates effective practice for routines for students to gain their attention that promote positive behaviour and support learning.

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Setting behaviour expectations for completing learning tasks: Classroom management microcourse

This 10-minute introductory course illustrates how setting behaviour expectations for completing learning tasks promotes positive behaviour and supports learning.

Research (2)

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Discussion paper

Effectively managing classrooms to create safe and supportive learning environments

This discussion paper explores the evidence supporting the Australian Education Research Organisation's (AERO) suite of classroom management resources.

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Engaged classrooms through effective classroom management

Students learn best in well-managed classrooms. AERO’s classroom management resources support teachers and school leaders to create safe and supportive learning environments through evidence-based practices.

Summaries & explainers (4)

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Establishing and maintaining rules: Their role in classroom management

This explainer focuses on establishing and maintaining classroom rules, describing how rules allow teachers to clearly state the behaviour expectations for all students in the learning environment.

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Teaching routines: Their role in classroom management

This explainer focuses on teaching routines, describing how explicit teaching of routines provides structure, predictability and consistency to support student learning.

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High expectations for student behaviour: Their role in classroom management

This explainer is about high expectations for student behaviour, describing how holding high expectations for safe, respectful, learning-focused behaviour and providing necessary support can positively impact students’ behaviour and focus on learning.

Other (8)

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Managing classrooms: Three tips from Tim McDonald

Teachers often tell us that supporting students to focus on learning can be challenging. It’s part of the complex work they do every day. We spoke with expert advisor Dr Tim McDonald about classroom management that works. Here are his top three tips for calmer classrooms and stronger learning.

Fostering safe and supportive learning environments: Webinar recording

On 27 February 2025, AERO hosted a webinar exploring how teachers and leaders can foster safe and supportive learning environments in their schools.

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New classroom management resources for Australian teachers and leaders

AERO has released a suite of new resources offering practical, evidence-based strategies to help teachers and school leaders create supportive learning environments.