Evidence-based practices | Australian Education Research Organisation

Resource collections (7)

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Resource collection

Implementation in schools: Practical resources

This collection of resources supports leaders in using a deliberate and structured approach for embedding evidence-based teaching practices in their school.

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Resource collection

Supporting the diverse needs of students

AERO has developed these practice guides in partnership with MultiLit and the Institute of Special Educators to help teachers refine or refresh their understanding and practice of supporting students with diverse needs.

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Writing fundamentals

AERO has developed a series of resources for primary and secondary school leaders and teachers in all year levels and subject areas to support explicit writing instruction in the classroom.

Guides & resources (10+)

Practice resource

Building an effective team and a specific implementation goal: Leading implementation

This module provides schools with an introduction to leading the implementation of evidence-based teaching practices through an effective school implementation team.

Practice resource

Building and operating an effective school implementation team: Leading implementation

This practice resource is designed to help school leaders form and maintain an implementation team to drive successful implementation efforts in their school.

Practice resource

Meeting regularly as a school implementation team for success: Leading implementation

This practice resource and meeting agenda template is designed to help school implementation teams stay focused on the components of a deliberate and structured approach to implementation.

Research (10+)

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Research report

Sustaining professional learning outcomes: Evaluating the effectiveness of ‘booster’ interventions

This report presents the findings of a study AERO conducted in partnership with AISWA on how teachers can implement and maintain practice changes after professional learning.

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Discussion paper

Insights into implementation in schools in 2025

AERO has been working closely with Australian schools and systems to learn about promising approaches for implementing evidence-based teaching practices in different school contexts. This discussion paper is the second in a series that shares insights from our work with schools in the Learning Partner project.

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Research report

Evidence-based practices in school settings for student wellbeing

This report provides insights into strategies and interventions that improve aspects of wellbeing linked to learning.

Summaries & explainers (10+)

Research summary

Professional learning research insight: Motivations for schools participating in external professional learning

Professional learning is a common strategy for influencing and supporting the use of evidence-based practices in schools and early childhood education and care (ECEC) services and enhancing learning outcomes for children and young people. The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) is exploring how best to deliver professional learning in the Australian education context. This research summary outlines early evidence from one of our research projects on coaching.

Research summary

Professional learning research insight: Building professional coaching relationships

This research summary provides an overview of how professional learning can influence and support the use of evidence-based practices in schools and early childhood education and care (ECEC) services, to enhance learning outcomes. It outlines early evidence from one of our research projects on coaching.

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Developing maths proficiency

This explainer outlines how students develop proficiency in maths. It explains how teaching practices and whole-school approaches aligned with how students learn can support the development of maths proficiency.

Other (10+)

Dr Sarah Wight (left) and Rowena Shirtcliff, presenting at the 2025 Early Childhood Australia National Conference

Tackling the complexity of access in regional, rural and remote communities

Accessing quality early childhood education and care in regional, rural and remote Australia remains a significant challenge, with high stakes.

Professional learning under the spotlight

Collaborative research project provides insights into what works to enhance teacher professionalism

Writing matters: What you need to know to lead a writing instruction framework in your school - Webinar recording

On 14 October 2025, AERO hosted a national webinar to unpack our School Writing Instruction Framework and the research behind it.