Professional learning | Australian Education Research Organisation

Resource collections (4)

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Intentional teaching

AERO's intentional teaching resource collection supports early childhood teachers, educators and leaders in understanding effective intentional teaching and what it looks like in practice.

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Early childhood learning trajectories

AERO's Early Childhood Learning Trajectories are a practical resource providing guidance to support children's learning across 5 key interconnected domains of early learning and development.

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Using research to strengthen your practice

AERO has developed these resources to help teachers, educators and leaders use research evidence to strengthen decisions about their practice.

Guides & resources (10+)

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At a glance: Implementing a practice change in ECEC

This 'At a glance' summary provides a concise, accessible introduction to implementing a practice change in ECEC, perfect for printing and displaying in staffrooms or common areas.

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At a glance: Intentional teaching in early childhood education and care

This 'At a glance' summary provides a concise, accessible introduction to intentional teaching in early childhood education and care, perfect for printing and displaying in staffrooms or common areas.

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At a glance: Early childhood learning trajectories

This 'At a glance' summary provides a concise, accessible introduction to early childhood learning trajectories, perfect for printing and displaying in staffrooms or common areas.

Research (6)

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Research report

Sustaining professional learning outcomes: Evaluating the effectiveness of ‘booster’ interventions

This report presents the findings of a study AERO conducted in partnership with AISWA on how teachers can implement and maintain practice changes after professional learning.

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Research report

National early career teacher mentoring and induction support

This report considers the appropriateness of national early career mentoring and induction support for early childhood education and care (ECEC) teachers.

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Research report

National professional practice network for educators and teachers

This report considers the appropriateness of a national professional practice network for teachers and educators working in early childhood education and care and outside school hours care.

Summaries & explainers (5)

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Professional learning research insights: Considerations for online professional learning

This research summary brings together findings from AERO’s research and the Victorian Academy of Teaching and Leadership’s Impact Evaluation survey to explore the enablers and barriers to effective professional learning.

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Professional learning research insight: Motivations for schools participating in external professional learning

Professional learning is a common strategy for influencing and supporting the use of evidence-based practices in schools and early childhood education and care (ECEC) services and enhancing learning outcomes for children and young people. The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) is exploring how best to deliver professional learning in the Australian education context. This research summary outlines early evidence from one of our research projects on coaching.

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Professional learning research insight: Building professional coaching relationships

This research summary provides an overview of how professional learning can influence and support the use of evidence-based practices in schools and early childhood education and care (ECEC) services, to enhance learning outcomes. It outlines early evidence from one of our research projects on coaching.

Other (6)

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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.

Professional learning under the spotlight

Collaborative research project provides insights into what works to enhance teacher professionalism.

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The value of participating in education research: How participation benefits schools

When teachers and school leaders participate in research studies, they experience benefits that extend well beyond their classroom walls. At the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO), we’ve recently had the privilege of fostering research partnerships focused on understanding how to enhance evidence-based practices in classrooms.