Research report Jun 2023 Readiness for change in education: Implementing new approaches in schools AERO is collaborating with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) to examine readiness for change. This is the first research snapshot in a series of 3 that summarise learnings from readiness for change research undertaken as part of the Getting it Right from the Start (GIRFTS) project.
Research report Jun 2023 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.
Research report May 2023 Supporting students significantly behind in literacy and numeracy This review aimed to identify gaps in knowledge about supporting students behind their peers in Years 7 and 9.
Research report 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 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.
Research report Mar 2023 Review of remote and online learning experiences during COVID-19 The review was administered by the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) and conducted by the Centre for International Research on Education Systems (CIRES) at Victoria University.
Analytical Insights paper Mar 2023 NAPLAN participation: Who is missing the tests and why it matters This paper is the first in a series of Analytical Insights papers, which provide accessible, up-to-date analysis of educational datasets.
Research report Mar 2023 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.
Research report Dec 2022 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.
Research report Dec 2022 Supporting teachers to use research evidence well in practice Survey findings and practical guidance from an AERO and Monash Q Project collaboration
Research report Dec 2022 Evidence use in schools: National snapshot This national snapshot presents findings on the current use of evidence by teachers and leaders in Australian schools. We examine attitudes towards evidence, and challenges and enablers in using evidence.
Project Dec 2022 Professional learning research AERO is working to inform design and delivery of professional learning programs.
Research report Oct 2022 Writing development: What does a decade of NAPLAN data reveal? This report discusses AERO’s 2022 analysis of NAPLAN student writing data – the most extensive investigation into this area ever conducted in Australia.
