ACER undertakes and promotes research that focuses on key issues related to the improvement of educational outcomes for Indigenous students.
Submissions from 2024
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - April 2024
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - November 2024
Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference, 21 - 23 May 2024
ACER Reconciliation Action Plan: 31 March 2024–31 December 2025: Reflect, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Infographic: Closing the Gap Report 2024, Dominique Russell
Submissions from 2023
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - June 2023
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - March 2023
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - November 2023
Research Conference 2023: Becoming lifelong learners. Proceedings and Program, Kylie Burns (Ed.)
Infographic: Basic skills and the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, Jo Earp
Community-driven, technology-assisted support for Erub Mer language and early literacy in the Torres Strait: Practice and policy, Sarah Groom and Lala Gutchen (Erub)
Submissions from 2022
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - August 2022
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - February 2022
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - May 2022
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - November 2022
Indigenous Science Network Resources
Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference, 14 - 16 June 2022
Reimagining assessment in culturally responsive ways, Carly Steele and Graeme Gower
Submissions from 2021
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - August 2021
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin February 2021
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - May 2021
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - November 2021
Research Conference 2021: Excellent progress for every student: Proceedings and Program, Australian Council for Educational Research
Infographic: Student attitudes towards Australian Indigenous cultures, Jo Earp
Infographic: Indigenous students experiencing racial discrimination at school, Dominique Russell
Exploring excellence in Indigenous education in Queensland secondary schools, Marnee Shay, Jodie Miller, and Suraiya Abdul Hameed
Indi Kindi: ACER’s Rapid Review, Pina Tarricone, Ian Teo, and David Jeffries
Snapshots issue 13: What do Australian 15-year-olds think about reading?, Catherine Underwood
Submissions from 2020
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - October 2020
‘Little J & Big Cuz’ season two premieres Friday, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Environmental scan: Topical areas to inform a future review of the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers, Kerry Elliott, Pru Mitchell, Hilary Hollingsworth, Charlotte Waters, and Jenny Trevitt
Infographic: Closing the Gap Report 2020, Dominique Russell
Submissions from 2019
Little J & Big Cuz – supporting successful transitions to school, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Evaluating I2S2: An inquiry-based Indigenous science program for Years 5 to 9, Caja Gilbert
Connecting Little J and Big Cuz with a kindergarten education program: Case study 1: Morphett Vale East Kindergarten, Kathryn Moyle
Indigenous Early Childhood Education, school readiness and transition programs into primary school: literature review, Kathryn Moyle
Is Little J and Big Cuz suitable for children in preschool? Case study 6: Wulagi Family Centre, Wulagi School, Kathryn Moyle
Little J & Big Cuz: A school readiness initiative: Final report and case studies, Kathryn Moyle
Developing written language with Little J and Big Cuz : case study 5 : Saint Augustine's School, Kathryn Moyle and Kevin McRae
Supporting social and emotional learning with Little J and Big Cuz: Case Study 3: Marion Primary School, Kathryn Moyle and Kevin McRae
Australian Higher Education Equity Ranking Project: Final Report, Tim Pitman, Paul Koshy, Daniel Edwards, Liang-Cheng Zhang, and Julie McMillan
Wii-Ma-Li (light the fire): The impact of the Connected Communities Strategy on Hillvue Public School, Chris Shaw
Miss Chen’s blog: Creating memory maps, Rebecca Vukovic
Submissions from 2018
Celebrating the research of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
From inspiration to award win: Little J & Big Cuz’s journey to the Logies, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Infographic: Rates of school attendance, Jo Earp
Evidence-based approaches to school improvement: The Kimberley Schools Project, Bill Louden
Assessment of university support services for regional and remote students on transition to university: final report, Darren Matthews, Gina Milgate, and Leyna Clarke
The Research Files Episode 40: Indigenous perspectives on quality teaching, Dominique Russell and Brian Lewthwaite
Miss Chen: Being a good friend, Rebecca Vukovic
Miss Chen’s blog: Exploring the ocean in Foundation Science, Rebecca Vukovic
Miss Chen’s blog: Learning to negotiate, Rebecca Vukovic
Miss Chen’s blog: Literacy in the early years, Rebecca Vukovic
Miss Chen’s blog: Making an animal track plot, Rebecca Vukovic
Miss Chen’s blog: Recognising our fears, Rebecca Vukovic
Miss Chen’s blog: Understanding Australia’s animals, Rebecca Vukovic
Submissions from 2017
A positive start: Using television to support Indigenous learning, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Boarding schools and Indigenous learners in the Northern Territory, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Consumer and financial literacy for Indigenous learners, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Looking for the X factors in Indigenous early education, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Measuring Indigenous childhood development in remote Australia, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Courageous and coherent leadership required for excellent and equitable outcomes, Linda Bendikson
Indigenous students’ beliefs about science, Lisa De Bortoli
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
The Research Files Episode 32: Investigating the educational aspirations of Indigenous students, Jo Earp
The Case for Urgency: Advocating for Indigenous voice in education, Kevin P. Gillan, Suzanne Mellor, and Jacynta Krakouer
Looking for the X-factors: Contextualised learning and young Indigenous Australian children, Karen L. Martin and Stuart Fuller
Building empowering partnerships between schools and communities, Gina Milgate
Miss Chen’s blog: Exploring living things in Year 1 Science, Rebecca Vukovic
Miss Chen’s blog: Traditional Indigenous games in preschool, Rebecca Vukovic
Submissions from 2016
Indigenous Education Update 5 - October 2016
Assessment for Indigenous learners, ACER
Engaging Indigenous education, ACER
Boosting Indigenous school attendance, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Collaborating for culturally responsive teaching, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Little J and Big Cuz ready for school, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Revisiting the research: Indigenous student absenteeism, Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER)
Closing the gap: Indigenous students and NAPLAN, Tony Dreise
Putting ‘place’ at the heart of Indigenous education, Tony Dreise
Indigenous school attendance: Creating expectations that are ‘really high’ and ‘highly real’, Tony Dreise, Gina Milgate, Bill Perrett, and Troy Meston
The Research Files Episode 20: Recruitment and retention of Indigenous educators, Jo Earp
Aboriginal Early Childhood Education: Why attendance and true engagement are equally important, Jacynta Krakouer
My space: Improving transition to school for Indigenous children, Jacynta Krakouer
STEM and Indigenous learners, Elizabeth McKinley
Submissions from 2015
Indigenous Education Update 3 - October 2014
Indigenous Education Update 4 - September 2015
ACER Research Conference Proceedings (2015), ACER
Indigenous research: learning together, ACER
Completing university in a growing sector: Is equity an issue?, Daniel Edwards and Julie McMillan
Improving assessment for Indigenous students, Alison Quin
Submissions from 2014
Indigenous Education Update 2 - January 2014
Indigenous Education Update edition 2 January 2014
Indigenous Education Update (No. 3) -- October 2014
A way forward in improving Indigenous learning, ACER