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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.

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What is education evidence and how can we use it more effectively in schools and early childhood services?

There are many research reports, articles, ideas and resources designed to help teachers and education systems. How, though, can teachers be sure what they choose to do will work? The answer is evidence.

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Shape national education research and resources

The Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) is looking for educators, teachers and leaders from Australian schools and early childhood education and care (ECEC) services to prioritise and shape its research and resources.

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Evidence use in schools and early childhood settings – how do practitioners say they are supported?

Schools and services often have cultures of sharing and discussing evidence, but less support exists for practitioners to actively change their practice based on evidence.

Using evidence to improve children’s outcomes

Research, and the evidence it provides, helps educators be more intentional in their practice. It also guides important policy decisions to improve children’s outcomes and life trajectories.

Evidence matters for quality early childhood education and care

Our experiences in the early years shape the developing brain, laying foundations for lifelong learning and resilience.

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Hidden gems: Investigating the way research is used in schools

Danielle Toon, Co-Director of Evidence for Learning (E4L), shares insights and learnings from the Getting Evidence Moving in Schools (GEMS) project to help improve the use of research evidence in schools.

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Using evidence by staying curious

Jen Jackson, Early Childhood Program Director, Centre for Policy Development, and Associate Professor of Education Policy at the Mitchell Institute at Victoria University, explores evidence use in early childhood education and care.

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What is evidence and why is evidence important in education?

Learn more about the difference between evidence and research and why evidence is important in education.

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Using research to inform teaching practice

AERO recommends several resources to help educators and teachers better understand what the research says and how to make decisions about its rigour and relevance.

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Ethical and responsible research

AERO is committed to high quality research which is produced ethically and responsibly.

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Standards of evidence

Standards of evidence help us make consistent and transparent judgements when assessing evidence about the effectiveness of a particular education policy, practice or program.