Content Posted in 2017
20-year slide in maths and science learning, Geoff N. Masters AO
A 21st Century curriculum, Geoff N. Masters AO
ACER 2015-2016 Annual Report, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
ACER Research Conference Proceedings (2017), Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
A changing classroom climate?, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Achievement gaps - the continuing challenge, Geoff N. Masters AO
Achieving high standards by starting from current performance, Geoff N. Masters
A commitment to growth, Geoff N. Masters AO
Active and informed: National Assessment Program – Civics and Citizenship report, Julian Fraillon and Eveline Gebhardt
A curriculum for teaching and learning: an alternative roadmap, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
A positive start: Using television to support Indigenous learning, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
A principal’s working day, Danielle Meloney
A Shared Challenge: Improving Literacy, Numeracy and Science Learning in Queensland Primary Schools, Geoff N. Masters
Assessing end-of-school attainment, Geoff N. Masters
Assessment and Feedback in Higher Education: A Review of Literature for the Higher Education Academy, Brad Jackel, Jacob Pearce, Ali Radloff, and Daniel Edwards
Assessment of online learning: A world of possibilities, Michael Timms
Assessment online: informing teaching and learning, Geoff N. Masters AO
Aussie students equal fifth in financial literacy, Sue Thomson
Australian perception of school teaching, Danielle Meloney
Australian report card: Time to address disadvantage is now, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Australia's degree-qualified workforce: Contributions of the Australian higher education system and overseas migration, Julie McMillan, Daniel Edwards, and David Phillips
Becoming Citizens in a Changing World: IEA International Civic and Citizenship Education Study 2016 International Report, Wolfram Schulz, John Ainley, Julian Fraillon, Bruno Losito, Gabriella Agrusti, and Tim Friedman
Best test design, Benjamin D. Wright and Mark H. Stone
‘Big five’ challenges in school education, Geoff N. Masters AO
Boarding schools and Indigenous learners in the Northern Territory, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Building a culture for partnering, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and Schools Connect Australia
Building empowering partnerships between schools and communities, Gina Milgate
But can we measure it?, Geoff N. Masters AO
Call for cosmopolitan learning for future leaders, Sarah Richardson
Calm the classroom storm, Bill Rogers
Capabilities required for leading improvement: Challenges for researchers and developers, Viviane Robinson
Case 10: Brunswick Montessori Children’s House, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Case 1: The Outdoor Classroom, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Case 2: Books in Homes, Michelle Anderson
Case 3: Waikerie Independent Learning Centre, Michelle Anderson
Case 4: Padbury School Community Links Project, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Case 5: Two Rocks Primary School, Western Australia, Emma Curtin
Case 6: Armidale High School, NSW - Backtrack Community Partnership, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Case 7: Frankston Special Development School, Michelle Anderson and Leanne Eames
Case 8: Ruskin Park Primary School, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Case 9: Tannum Sands State High School, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Challenging our most able students, Geoff N. Masters AO
Children embrace Little J and Big Cuz, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Children’s reading literacy achievement: PIRLS 2016, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Civic students: International Civic and Citizenship Education Study report, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Classroom discipline in Australia, Danielle Meloney
Classroom displays – how much is too much?, Danielle Meloney
Collaboration and courage key to coherent school improvement, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Connect 224-225 - April-June 2017
Consumer and financial literacy for Indigenous learners, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Cooperation is vital : Working together to improve learning, Richa Jain
Counting the costs and benefits in transition to a digital world, Juliette Mendelovits and Ling Tan
Courageous and coherent leadership required for excellent and equitable outcomes, Linda Bendikson
Cover of Australian Education Review no. 62
Creating a global measure of digital and ICT literacy, Wolfram Schulz
Credit-based pathways in tertiary education, Justin Brown
Current international projects
Curriculum audit informs development of a regional assessment framework, Jeaniene Spink
Curriculum reform in Asia, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Cyber bullying in Australia, Danielle Meloney
Data-driven improvement in schools, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Designing assessment for radiopharmaceutical scientist training, Jacob Pearce
Developing an effective, accessible and sustainable digital repository of OLT learning and teaching resources: Final report, Philip Hider, Pru Mitchell, Helen Galatis, and Katie McDowell
Developing a professional certification system for school principals: The Principals Australia Institute certification project, Lawrence Ingvarson
Developing evaluative thinking and evidence-based practice: A synthetic case study, Tim Wyatt
Driving early childhood education quality in Indonesia, Dan Cloney
Early years transitions: supporting children and families at risk of experiencing vulnerability: rapid literature review, Jacynta Krakouer, Pru Mitchell, Jenny Trevitt, and Anita Kochanoff
Educators and Twitter: Infographic, Danielle Meloney
Engaging students in STEM, Julie Kos
Enhancing instructional leadership: Lessons from the NSW Literacy and Numeracy Action Plan, Tim Wyatt
Essential teaching practices – do they exist?, Geoff N. Masters
E-texts as impactful teaching and learning tools, Anne-Marie Chase
Evaluation of the In2science Peer Mentoring Program: Final Report, Julie Kos, Jacynta Krakouer, and Sheldon Rothman
Evidence-based education needs standardised assessment, Jen Jackson and Ross Turner
Financial Literacy, Jo Earp
Finding time for teachers, Jo Earp
Focus on the larger purpose of schooling and improvement may follow, Geoff N. Masters AO
Future directions for Year 12 assessment, Doug McCurry
Game design fosters real learning, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Getting all children off to a good start, Geoff N. Masters AO
Girls’ Primary and Secondary Education in Malawi: Sector Review: Final Report, Sally Robertson, Elizabeth Cassity, and Esthery Kunkwenzu
Governance models for collaborations involving assessment, Australian Medical Assessment Collaboration (AMAC), Ben Canny, and Hamish Coates
Graduate outcomes for disadvantaged students, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Hands on: Leading school improvement, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Highlights from PIRLS 2016: Australia's perspective, Sue Thomson, Kylie Hillman, Marina Schmid, Sima Rodrigues, and Jessica Fullarton
How we can ‘lift our game’ in schooling, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
How well are we learning from NAPLAN?, Geoff N. Masters AO
Imagining the schools of the future, Danielle Meloney
Implementing large-scale assessments in education, Geoff Masters
Improving girls’ education in Malawi, Sally Robertson
Improving student learning in Mali, Petra Lietz
Improving university admissions in PNG, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
In Afghanistan, teachers matter, Tim Friedman
In Africa, many are in school but not learning, Ursula Schwantner
Incentives - an ineffective school improvement strategy?, Geoff N. Masters
Indigenous students’ beliefs about science, Lisa De Bortoli
Influences on student spending behaviour, Danielle Meloney
Infographic: A growing student population, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Infographic: Australia’s PISA performance over time, Jo Earp
Infographic: Books in the home and student achievement, Rebecca Vukovic
Infographic: Classroom discipline, Jo Earp
Infographic: Classroom seating arrangements, Jo Earp
Infographic: Cyberbullying and other digital dangers, Rebecca Vukovic
Infographic: Declining maths participation, Danielle Meloney
Infographic: Distribution of class time, Jo Earp
Infographic: Early career teacher induction, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Infographic: Educational philanthropy, Jo Earp
Infographic: Educator mental health and wellbeing, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Infographic: Educators share advice on wellbeing, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Infographic: Formats of writing outside school, Danielle Meloney
Infographic: Frequency and enjoyment of writing and reading, Jo Earp
Infographic: Girls’ confidence, Jo Earp
Infographic: How are teachers using networked technologies?, Rebecca Vukovic
Infographic: How much time are Australian kids spending on screens?, Rebecca Vukovic
Infographic: ICT skills and student self-efficacy, Jo Earp
Infographic: More wise words on teacher wellbeing, Rebecca Vukovic
Infographic: My second Teacher alphabet, Jo Earp
Infographic: Offensive behaviour against school leaders, Jo Earp
Infographic: Out-of-field teaching, Jo Earp
Infographic: Popular sports amongst youngsters, Jo Earp
Infographic: Preparing teachers for the classroom, Jo Earp
Infographic: Principals’ experiences of offensive behaviour, Danielle Meloney
Infographic: School completion, Jo Earp
Infographic: School teaching as a highly regarded profession, Jo Earp
Infographic: STEM and gender, Jo Earp
Infographic: STEM workforce and careers, Jo Earp
Infographic: Student behaviour hindering learning, Jo Earp
Infographic: Student concerns prior to transition, Danielle Meloney
Infographic: Student exercise outside school, Jo Earp
Infographic: Student health and wellbeing, Jo Earp
Infographic: Student wellbeing and PE classes, Jo Earp
Infographic: Teacher behaviour hindering learning, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Infographic: Teachers working in Australian school libraries, Jo Earp
Infographic: Teaching hours, Jo Earp
Infographic: Teaching hours - Part 2, Jo Earp
Infographic: Teen reading habits, Jo Earp
Infographic: The Teacher alphabet, Jo Earp
Infographic: Time spent on homework, Danielle Meloney
Infographic: Wise words on relationships, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Infographic: Wise words on teacher wellbeing, Jo Earp
Infographic: Workload and quality of teaching, Jo Earp
Initial teacher education online throws a curve ball to teacher workforce planners, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Inquiry-based learning: Assessing students’ science inquiry skills, Abha Bhagat
International Developments (no.7) 2017
In their words: student choice in training markets: Victorian examples, Justin Brown
Introducing an automated subject classifier, Pru Mitchell, Tine Grimston, and Robert Parkes
ISA : International Schools' Assessment, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Is there another way to think about schooling?, Geoff N. Masters AO
Karmel Oration: Leading schools and school systems in times of change: A paradox and a quest, Toby Greany
Knowing Growing Showing Indigenous consumer and financial literacy: Research to practice, Tony Dreise and Troy Meston
Knowing Growing Showing literature review, Tony Dreise and Troy Meston
Large-scale assessments in the context of developing countries, Ursula Schwantner
Leadership that transforms schools and school systems, Brian Caldwell
Leading age-appropriate pedagogies in the early years of school, Beverley R. Fluckiger, Julie Dunn, Madonna Stinson, and Elizabeth Wheeley
Leading a school, Jo Earp
Leading empowered evaluations to develop trust and improve learning: Insights from qualitative research, Peter McClenaghan and Kerrie Ikin
Learning assessments : designing the future, Geoff N. Masters AO
Learning from mistakes, Geoff N. Masters AO
Little J and Big Cuz coming soon to classrooms, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Looking for the X-factors: Contextualised learning and young Indigenous Australian children, Karen L. Martin and Stuart Fuller
Looking for the X factors in Indigenous early education, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Making a difference in Lesotho, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Mapping progress: Improving learning in rural India, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Mapping progress – using data for teaching and learning, Geoff N. Masters AO
Mapping research collaboration among APEC economies, Ali Radloff
Mapping Researcher Mobility: Measuring research collaboration among APEC economies, Ali Radloff
Maths anxiety – and what to do about it, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Measure for measure, Geoff Masters
Measuring Indigenous childhood development in remote Australia, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Measuring student well-being in the context of Australian schooling : discussion paper, Julian Fraillon
Measuring the engagement of online learners, Darren Matthews
Mentoring and support for new teachers, Jo Earp
Mobile learning - why tablets?, Helen Galatis and Gerry K. White
Monitoring student growth, Geoff N. Masters AO
Monitoring Trends in Educational Growth: Assessment Framework for Afghanistan, ACER Centre for Global Education Monitoring (ACER-GEM)
More than 1500 alumni participate in Tracer Facility fieldwork, Daniel Edwards
Most borrowed picture books, Jo Earp
National survey of health and well-being promotion policies and practices in secondary schools, John Ainley, Graeme Withers, Catherine Underwood, and Tracey Frigo
Nourishing teachers’ leadership for learning: Insights from practitioner research, Simon Clarke
Online assessment and good feedback, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Online assessment to support student learning, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Opening or closing doors for students? Equity and data-driven decision-making, Amanda Datnow
PIRLS 2016: Reporting Australia's results, Sue Thomson, Kylie Hillman, Marina Schmid, Sima Rodrigues, and Jessica Fullarton
PISA 2015 : a first look at Australia’s results data tables [Excel], Sue Thomson, Lisa De Bortoli, and Catherine Underwood
PISA 2015 Australia School Questionnaire data [SAS], Sue Thomson, Lisa De Bortoli, and Catherine Underwood
PISA 2015 Australia School Questionnaire data [SPSS], Sue Thomson, Lisa De Bortoli, and Catherine Underwood
PISA 2015 Australia Student and Achievement data [SAS], Sue Thomson, Lisa De Bortoli, and Catherine Underwood
PISA 2015 Australia Student and Achievement data [SPSS], Sue Thomson, Lisa De Bortoli, and Catherine Underwood
PISA 2015: Financial literacy in Australia, Sue Thomson and Lisa De Bortoli
PISA 2015: Reporting Australia's results, Sue Thomson, Lisa De Bortoli, and Catherine Underwood
PISA 2015: Reporting Australia's results data tables [6 zipped Excel files], Sue Thomson, Lisa De Bortoli, and Catherine Underwood
Planning a stronger teacher workforce, Geoff N. Masters AO
Pre-service and in-service teacher education: A leadership model for collaborative learning, Jo-Anne Reid
Principals as Literacy Leaders: A strategy for improving reading engagement and achievement in Australian schools, Tony Townsend
Progress towards a global measurement scale, Ray J. Adams
Promoting long-term learning progress, Geoff N. Masters AO
Quality is key in early childhood education in Australia, Kate Torii, Stacey Fox, and Dan Cloney
Raising the professional status of teaching, Geoff N. Masters AO
Raising university aspirations and awareness among disadvantaged students, Katherine Dix
Rating scale analysis, Benjamin D. Wright and Geofferey N. Masters
Reading for fun, Danielle Meloney
Reading literacy results good news for Australia, but not all Australians, Sue Thomson
Recognising excellence in educational leadership, Lawrence Ingvarson
Reconciliation begins at home, Geoff N. Masters AO
Reducing disparities between Australian schools, Geoff N. Masters AO
Reducing mathematics anxiety, Catherine Pearn
Reform and the senior secondary school, Geoff N. Masters AO
Researcher Mobility Workshop Report: Researcher mobility among APEC economies, Sarah Richardson, Julie McMillan, and Ren Yi
Rethinking formative and summative assessment, Geoff N. Masters AO
Rethinking how we assess learning in schools, Geoff N. Masters AO
Review of Years 9 to 12 Tasmania : Final report, Geoff N. Masters, Kathryn Moyle, Sheldon Rothman, Hilary Hollingsworth, Bill Perrett, Paul R. Weldon, Kate Perkins, Justin Brown, Ali Radloff, Patricia Freeman, and Sofi Damianidis
School improvement and a strong professional learning community, Lawrence C. Ingvarson
Schools as learning organisations, Geoff N. Masters AO
School–university partnerships in initial teacher preparation: An evaluation of the School Centres for Teaching Excellence initiative in Victoria, Glenn Rowley, Paul R. Weldon, Elizabeth Kleinhenz, and Lawrence Ingvarson
School-university partnerships support pre-service teachers, Glenn Rowley
Science of Learning Network of Schools: The science of communities of practice, Andrew Jones and Frank Vetere
Scoping study to investigate online learning environments to facilitate evidence sharing by literacy and numeracy practitioners (LNET project), Michele Lonsdale, Alana Deery, Gerry K. White, and Carol Skyring
Shifting the focus of NAPLAN, Geoff N. Masters AO
Single-sex schooling and achievement outcomes, Katherine Dix
Snapshot: Indigenous educators in Australia, Danielle Meloney
Snapshots issue 10: Classroom climate, Kylie Hillman
Snapshots issue 9: How are computers and the Internet being used for out-of-school activities?, Catherine Underwood
Student access to software resources, Danielle Meloney
Students and career aspirations: Infographic, Jo Earp
Student use of, and engagement with, information technology, John Ainley and Laura Engers
Studying early childhood education in the Philippines, Amanda Taylor
Super synthesis: Evidence of what works in education for development, Jeaniene Spink
Supply and demand in the Australian labour market, Daniel Edwards
Supporting NDIS workforce trainers and assessors, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Supporting the early years transitions of vulnerable children, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Teacher leader and teacher leadership: A call for conceptual clarity, Susan Lovett
Teaching out of field, Jo Earp
The Case for Urgency: Advocating for Indigenous voice in education, Kevin P. Gillan, Suzanne Mellor, and Jacynta Krakouer
The ‘long tail’ of underachievement, Geoff N. Masters AO
The next step on the learning pathway, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
The school curriculum: about time, Geoff N. Masters AO
TIMSS 2015 Australian Year 4 data [SAS & SPSS], Sue Thomson, Nicole Wernert, Elizabeth O'Grady, and Sima Rodrigues
TIMSS 2015 Australian Year 8 data [SAS & SPSS], Sue Thomson, Nicole Wernert, Elizabeth O'Grady, and Sima Rodrigues
TIMSS 2015: Reporting Australia’s results, Sue Thomson, Nicole Wernert, Elizabeth O'Grady, and Sima Rodrigues
Top borrowed library books and series, Jo Earp
Trust in teachers: Infographic, Danielle Meloney
Understanding online pedagogy, Clare Nelson
Understanding the impact of assessment in higher education, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Understanding the postgraduate research experience, Ali Radloff
VET and learner choice, Justin Brown
Video games in the classroom, Danielle Meloney
What are young people reading outside class?, Danielle Meloney
What can we learn from NAPLAN?, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
What do students really think about their teachers?, Lawrence Ingvarson
What employers really want, Kate Perkins
What impact? Professional learning in Timor Leste, Adeola Capel
What Works Best in Education for Development: a Super Synthesis of the Evidence, Jeaniene Spink, Elizabeth Cassity, and Adam Rorris
Where do students get their money from?, Rebecca Vukovic
Working with UIS towards a global measurement scale for learning, Ray Adams
Young People’s Perception of Europe in a Time of Change: IEA International Civic and Citizenship Education Study 2016 European Report, Bruno Losito, Gabriella Agrusti, Valeria Damiani, and Wolfram Schulz