Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO)

Ambiguity can create anxiety. Clear expectations can create confidence. To ensure all students understand what is required of them and can take responsibility for their behaviour, it's essential to establish clear expectations, whether students are learning individually, in pairs, in small groups, or as a whole class. The short video below provides an overview and some examples of what we mean by setting behaviour expectations for completing learning. A full-length video is also available and provides real-world examples of how to go about setting behaviour expectations at primary and secondary school levels. Full video: https://lnkd.in/g4dUFBBr Practice guide: https://lnkd.in/g3z_PqpK

You’re probably all very familiar with rubrics as common assessment tools. But did you know that AERO offers rubrics outlining capabilities for both formative assessment and explicit instruction which align with our practice guides in these areas? ▶ For teachers: Use these rubrics for self-reflection to assess how well you’re implementing formative assessment and explicit instruction practices. Identify clear, actionable steps to enhance your teaching. ▶ For school leaders: Utilise the rubrics to record evidence, reflect on practices, and plan for whole-school improvement and reporting. Explicit Instruction Rubric: https://lnkd.in/gh6rQFzH Formative Assessment Rubric: https://lnkd.in/gpTW2WkZ

🔍 Our latest synthesis of available evidence reveals some promising approaches for improving regional and remote access to early childhood education. Four approaches were found to be promising: • government provision • targeted funding • home-based delivery • school-based services. A further 4 approaches – online delivery, mobile delivery, employer-supported ECEC, and nature-based delivery – also showed emerging potential. The success of these approaches depends on sustainable funding, qualified staff and genuine community engagement. One size doesn't fit all – solutions must be tailored to local needs. Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/gsaW8eN9

👩💻 Webinar on classroom management: 'Fostering safe and supportive learning environments for teachers and students to thrive' – 27 February, 7.30 pm (AEDT). As we settle into the new school year, join leading AERO researchers and school leaders to discuss the evidence behind the latest methods and practices to improve student learning and wellbeing. Program Director Sarah Richardson and Principal Teaching Learning Specialist Cate Whiting will discuss the research behind AERO’s latest Engaged Classroom resources. Following this, Assistant Principal Natalie Polak will share how implementing these strategies has led to effective classroom management at her school. Register to attend the webinar: https://lnkd.in/g5JCwsjB

Are you a public primary school leader in WA looking to enhance your school's evidence-based literacy practices? The WA Department of Education’s Centre for Excellence in the Explicit Teaching of Literacy (CfE) is offering a 12-month internship program! ✅ Get professional learning workshops. ✅ Receive mentorship from a high-performing CfE school. ✅ Collaborate with AERO to build a stronger evidence base for education. Apply by Friday, 21 February! Visit the Department's website for more info and to submit your EOI: https://lnkd.in/gj7qWwNG

Beyond explicit teaching, lesson plans and curriculum, the most powerful learning is best supported when there are positive teacher–student connections. Connecting with your students to build trust and form positive connections is instrumental for creating learning environments where students feel safe, respected and motivated to learn. View the short video below to see what putting the practical strategies in our practice guide on building positive connections looks like in practice. You can access the full video, along with videos for all our other classroom management practice guides on our website: https://lnkd.in/gS-Py4gF Building positive connections with all students practice guide: https://lnkd.in/gVVn2x9T

Today, we're proud to launch an expanded toolkit of classroom management resources. These resources build on our existing suite and are designed to help teachers and school leaders create safe, supportive learning environments. This new release includes: ✅ 15 videos of practice covering the topics in our classroom management guides, with footage from primary and secondary schools across Australia ✅ 3 professional learning resources and a facilitation guide ✅ a guide on supporting a colleague with refining their classroom management practice along with 15 observation tools for teacher development ✅ 7 practice guides for teachers supporting students with diverse learning needs. Access the resources: https://lnkd.in/g7EiXxRE MultiLit, Institute of Special Educators #TeacherResources #ClassroomManagement #AERO

We're excited to welcome Dr Jenny Donovan, CEO of the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO), as our opening keynote speaker at the inaugural Advancing Effective Education Summit! Dr Donovan has a rich background in education, from teaching in Sydney’s western suburbs to leading the Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation. She has also contributed to significant reforms in Initial Teacher Education and was appointed as an Adjunct Associate Professor at La Trobe University’s School of Education in 2024. Join us to hear her insights! https://hubs.la/Q035JNbD0

Revisiting learning is the key to consolidating knowledge. By regularly reviewing content, students strengthen their long-term memory, making it easier to recall and apply what they’ve learned. This practice not only enhances understanding but also equips students to tackle complex problems effectively. Find how to integrate effective review strategies in our latest practice guide. https://lnkd.in/g2eXe3sq #EducationResearch #AERO #RevistAndReview

School attendance isn't just about choosing to show up – it's influenced by many interconnected factors that affect students, families and communities differently. By understanding these challenges, schools and communities can develop support strategies to help improve attendance. Our new report – ‘School attendance: New insights from AERO’ – draws on rigorous studies to identify approaches demonstrated to be effective in supporting attendance and addressing absence. We have organised these identified approaches using the multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) framework, to help assist schools with understanding what works, how best to allocate resources and how to make informed choices based on the data available. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gzgmERbZ #EducationResearch #SchoolAttendance