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Education

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The Australian Teachers' Survey 2023: Initial Teacher Education and continuing professional development - summary report


This research into the future of teaching has found almost three-quarters of Australian teachers’ surveyed report high levels of satisfaction with their Initial Teacher Education (ITE) program.
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Supporting students significantly behind in literacy and numeracy


This report presents the findings of a literature review on the applicability and effectiveness of interventions for older students who have not mastered foundational literacy or numeracy skills.
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Libraries and media literacy education


In 2021, the University of Canberra and the Australian Libraries and Information Association (ALIA) collaborated on a national study of ALIA members’ perceptions of media literacy education, with the view to develop a media literacy short course tailored to their needs. This report summaries the research findings.
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The national trend of school refusal and related matters


A key recommendation from this inquiry is for the Australian Government to work with state and territory education authorities, and the non-government school sector, to develop and promote resources about 'school refusal', once a nationally agreed definition has been established, for parents, teachers and school leaders.
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How students learn best: an overview of evidence from cognitive science and the most effective teaching practices


In this paper, the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) provides an overview of evidence-based teaching practices found to enhance educational outcomes for all students.
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Strong beginnings: report of the Teacher Education Expert Panel 2023


The Teacher Education Expert Panel was established by the Australian government to improve initial teacher education (ITE) to boost graduation rates and ensure graduating teachers are better prepared for the classroom. This final report includes 14 recommendations to improve teacher training and better prepare teachers for the classroom.
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Choice and fairness: a common framework for all Australian schools


This publication puts forward a proposal from the Australian Learning Lecture to create a new equitable framework of how to fund and regulate Australian schools.
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“I think the teachers need more help” - Voices of experience from students with disability in Australia


This survey sought to specifically focus on the voices and perspectives of young people in education. The results suggest that a significant proportion of students with disability do not feel included in all activities within their schools.
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Early childhood learning trajectories: the evidence base

Ingrid Willenberg, Kelly Johnston, Katey De Gioia

This report aims to deepen understanding of the domains of children’s learning and development that are covered by the early childhood learning trajectories. It shows how the learning trajectories relate to early childhood assessment tools.
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The case for investing in public schools: the economic and social benefits of public schooling in Australia


Public schools play a critical role in ensuring access to educational opportunity for Australians from all economic and geographical communities. In this report, Centre for Future Work researchers document the large economic and social benefits of stronger funding for public schools.