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Case study
7 August 2023

Child-centred approaches to transitions between school and OSHC

A shared vision between schools and outside school hours care (OSHC) is important for children's wellbeing, learning and development. Evidence shows that a child-centred approach helps with successful transitions. We spoke to the principal and OSHC coordinator at Kuluin State School about how they approach transitions.
transitions
Research
15 May 2023

Implementing Effective Tiered Interventions in Secondary Schools: Survey of school and support staff

The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) conducted an online survey and a series of interviews as part of a project commissioned by the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO). The survey and interviews were focused on students in Years 7 to 9 who lack the foundational literacy and numeracy skills that are required to engage with a secondary curriculum, in schools where most students have these skills.
Practice guide
15 May 2023

Multi-tiered system of supports: Evidence snapshot

This guide aims to help secondary school leaders and teachers assist students in Years 7 to 9 who have significant gaps in foundational literacy and numeracy skills. It is primarily aimed at those able to make whole‑school decisions. It is a part of a series that will provide guidance on how Australian schools can best support struggling students. The focus of this document is to share the instructional strategies most likely to have a positive impact based on the available evidence. These strategies are intended to be utilised within a multi‑tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework.
Practice guide
15 May 2023

Intro to multi-tiered system of supports

This guide is for secondary school leaders and teachers looking to better support Years 7 to 9 students struggling with foundational literacy and numeracy skills. It is primarily aimed at those able to make whole-school decisions. It makes recommendations based on the best available evidence.
Practice guide
4 May 2023

Complex sentences practice guide

This guide helps teachers explain complex sentences, enabling students to produce more sophisticated writing.
Practice guide
4 May 2023

Simple sentences practice guide

This guide provides a starting point for teachers to approach teaching writing, including definitions and examples to use in the classroom.
Practice guide
4 May 2023

Compound sentences practice guide

This guide helps teachers unpack the features of compound sentences, which allow students to add interest to their writing.
Practice guide
4 April 2023

Encouraging a sense of belonging and connectedness in secondary schools

A positive sense of belonging at school has fundamental benefits for children and young people and flow-on benefits for their learning and engagement with school. This guide makes recommendations based on the best available research evidence on fostering a sense of belonging in school environments.
Practice guide
4 April 2023

Encouraging a sense of belonging and connectedness in primary schools

A positive sense of belonging at school has fundamental benefits for children and young people and flow-on benefits for their learning and engagement with school. This guide makes recommendations based on the best available research evidence on fostering a sense of belonging in school environments.
Lesson resource
13 February 2023

Ochre example unit plans

The following annotated example unit plans complement online lessons developed by Ochre Education and AERO. The unit plans include guidance on how the unit was structured and sequenced and can be used while interacting with the Ochre resources.

Ochre
maths
English
science
13 February 2023

Ochre example lesson plans

The following example lesson plans complement a selection of online lessons developed by Ochre Education and AERO. They include guidance on how the lesson was structured and sequenced within the unit and can be used while interacting with the Ochre resources.

Ochre
maths
English
science
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