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Research (7)

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Research report

National early career teacher mentoring and induction support

This report considers the appropriateness of national early career mentoring and induction support for early childhood education and care (ECEC) teachers.

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Research report

National professional practice network for educators and teachers

This report considers the appropriateness of a national professional practice network for teachers and educators working in early childhood education and care and outside school hours care.

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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.

Summaries & explainers (2)

Managing cognitive load optimises learning

This explainer gives a brief introduction to cognitive load, focusing on ways to manage it for effective and efficient learning.

Research summary

Evidence use in education policymaking: Key findings

Partnering with Learning First, we investigated issues influencing the effective use of evidence in policy development through a desktop review and interviews with senior policymakers.

Other (10+)

Submission to the Independent Review into the Tasmanian Education System

In this submission, AERO encourages the Tasmanian Government to implement evidence-based teaching practices in schools to help all students reach their full potential. It outlines the key practices that should underpin education reforms, as well as considerations for effective and sustainable implementation.

Submission to the Inquiry into Literacy and Numeracy in ACT Public Schools

AERO’s submission identifies 3 evidence-based teaching practices that should form the core content basis of the ACT’s support to schools. It recommends the ACT Education Directorate work with schools to implement these practices and outlines principles and support mechanisms for this.

Submission to the Review to Inform a Better and Fairer Education System

AERO's submission included an overview of how student wellbeing is measured in Australia and highlighted opportunities to improve data collection and use of data in decision-making.