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Current highlights

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Resource collection

Teaching for how students learn: Research and explainers

This collection of resources provides insights about the learning process common to students across learning contexts, as well as the practical implications for teaching.

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Discussion paper

Play-based learning with intentionality

This discussion paper synthesises evidence related to intentional teaching in early childhood.

Latest guides & resources

Teacher in front of class pointing at a grammar lesson on a large screen

Resource collection

Teaching for how students learn: Research and explainers

This collection of resources provides insights about the learning process common to students across learning contexts, as well as the practical implications for teaching.

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Resource collection

Teaching for how students learn: Practice guides

These Teaching for How Students Learn practice guides describe the practices in AERO's learning and teaching model.

Teacher in front of a screen giving a lesson to a class of primary school students

Resource collection

Teaching for how students learn: Videos of practice

These Teaching for How Students Learn videos demonstrate evidence-based teaching practices in real school environments. They are designed to exemplify the practices in AERO's learning and teaching model.

Latest education research

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Learning English while learning the curriculum

This project investigated how long it takes Australian students learning English as an additional language (EAL) to develop the level of English required to equitably participate in curriculum learning.

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Research summary

How long it takes to learn English while learning the curriculum

This research summary describes an AERO research project that explored how long it takes Australian students learning English as an additional language (EAL) to develop the English language skills necessary to participate equitably in curriculum learning.

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Research report

How long it takes to learn English while learning the curriculum

This report presents research into how long it takes students in New South Wales government schools learning English as an additional language to develop the level of English required to equitably participate in curriculum learning.

Latest articles

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Some students learning English can take at least 6 years to catch up to their peers. How can we support them better?

Our new research found it can take many years for students to develop the English language skills they need.

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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Reflections on implementing well: A conversation with a school leader

Matthew Pepi, Curriculum Learning Specialist and Implementation Coordinator at Chelsea Primary School, reflects on how using AERO's deliberate and structured approach to implementation is working in his school.