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Explainer
Introduction to the science of reading
Understanding the cognitive science behind how students learn to read and the research on effective instruction makes it easier for educators to align policy and classroom teaching with evidence.
Article
Productivity Commission report highlights the importance of evidence-based approaches
The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) has welcomed the Productivity Commission’s Review of the National School Reform Agreement (NSRA), released today.
Article
We asked 900 Australian teachers if evidence informs how they teach
Article in The Conversation revealing how much use teachers make of education research evidence when teaching students.
Research report
Use of evidence-based practices in schools: National snapshot
Using evidence-based practices (EBPs), and using them well, is a critical way to improve student outcomes. Evidence-based practices are educational approaches that are backed up by research evidence.
Practice guide
Working with external organisations to use evidence: Case study
A case study of schools that have worked with external organisations to improve students’ reading and literacy skills.
Video
Mastery learning in English
Mastery learning is a teaching practice that evidence says makes a difference. In this video, Melissa Garstang-Leary explains how she uses mastery learning in her English lessons.
Video
Mastery learning in maths
Mastery learning is a teaching practice that evidence says makes a difference. In this video, Sue Davis explains how she uses mastery learning in her maths lessons.
Practice guide
Engaging with families of children with disability: ECEC practice guide
This resource details engagement strategies for families of children with disability. It uses findings from AERO's family engagement for early learning practice guides.
Practice guide
Engaging with families of children with disability: Schools practice guide
This resource details engagement strategies for families of children with disability. It uses findings from AERO's family engagement for early learning practice guides.
Article
Intentional teaching leads to purposeful play-based learning
Evidence-based intentional teaching can help educators and teachers progress and support children’s learning. It is also important for educators and teachers to incorporate the intentionality of children and their families into their planning for children’s learning.
Practice resource
Using the practice: Early literacy
We look at strategies for engaging in sustained shared conversations with children aged 3-5 years, using examples of educators and teachers using moments in the day to build children’s literacy skills.
Article
'But that would never work here' – Does context matter more than evidence?
Nobody knows more about students’ learning needs than their teachers and educators. So how should teachers and educators respond to research evidence about effective practice that is broad and does not appear to take account of contextual factors?