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Research report
A knowledge-rich approach to curriculum design: Commissioned report
This commissioned report provides an overview of the evidence underpinning a knowledge-rich curriculum and outlines the key design features and enablers to effectively enact a knowledge-rich curriculum in schools.
Practice resource
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives: Assessment for children’s learning
This resource is part of a series of 8 practice resources for assessment for children’s learning in early childhood education and care services (ECEC). Each resource is aligned with the Principles of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2.0).
Project
Actionable insights into Australian education
This project identifies trends, challenges and opportunities in education datasets and generates actionable insights that can support improved outcomes in schools and ECEC services.
Research report
Benchmarking performance: Future directions for Australia’s National Assessment Program
By examining literacy and numeracy results across assessments, we can better understand the performance of Australian students over time; we can pinpoint areas of national strength and weakness and improve Australia’s educational outcomes.
Practice resource
Collaborative leadership and teamwork: Assessment for children’s learning
This resource is part of a series of 8 practice resources for assessment for children’s learning in early childhood education and care services (ECEC). Each resource is aligned with the Principles of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2.0).
Practice resource
Critical reflection and ongoing professional learning: Assessment for children’s learning
This resource is part of a series of 8 practice resources for assessment for children’s learning in early childhood education and care services (ECEC). Each resource is aligned with the Principles of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2.0).
Practice resource
Critical reflection and ongoing professional learning: Play-based learning and intentionality
This resource is part of a series of 8 practice resources for play-based learning and intentionality in ECEC. Each resource is aligned with the Principles of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF V2.0).
Article
Does background determine student achievement?
A new analysis of NAPLAN data reconfirms that while students’ backgrounds influence their literacy and numeracy achievement, their results are not wholly determined by socio-economic background.
Research report
Early childhood learning trajectories: The evidence base
Explains the domains of children’s learning and development that are covered by the early childhood learning trajectories.
Practice guide
Early childhood learning trajectories: User guide
This user guide is for teachers and educators working in early childhood education and care (ECEC). It will help you use the learning trajectories, to strengthen your curriculum and inform your pedagogical decision-making.
Practice resource
Early childhood learning trajectories: Reflection activity
This activity invites you to collect and reflect on examples from your early childhood education and care (ECEC) service, individually and with colleagues, to deepen your knowledge and understanding of the learning trajectories.
Practice guide
Engaging with families for children’s early learning and development: ECEC practice guide
There is a great deal of evidence that families play a critical role in their child’s early learning and development. So how can early childhood education and care (ECEC) educators and teachers best work with families for learning?