Evidence-based practices | Australian Education Research Organisation

Guides & resources (10+)

Revisit and review

This practice guide will help teachers provide regular opportunities for students to revisit and review their learning.

Extend and challenge

This practice guide will help teachers provide opportunities for all students to extend their knowledge and demonstrate mastery of learning objectives at various stages in the learning process.

Vary practice

This practice guide will help teachers provide varied and spaced opportunities for students to practice their learning.

Research (10+)

Research report

The impact of context on evidence-based practices: A rapid literature scan on formative assessment, explicit instruction and mastery learning

This report presents the findings of AERO’s rapid literature review on the effects of the evidence-based teaching practices formative assessment, explicit instruction and mastery learning on student achievement across contexts.

Discussion paper

Insights into implementation

AERO is working with a small number of schools to learn about a deliberate and structured approach to implementing evidence-based practices in different school contexts. This discussion paper shares our early insights from this work.

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Research report

Incorporating evidence-based teaching practices into ITE: Commissioned report

This commissioned research report identifies the principles and characteristics necessary for Initial Teacher Education (ITE) programs to embed evidence-based teaching practices.

Summaries & explainers (9)

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Developing maths proficiency

This explainer outlines how students develop proficiency in maths. It explains how teaching practices and whole-school approaches aligned with how students learn can support the development of maths proficiency.

Addressing enablers and barriers to implementation

This explainer is the third in a series of 5 on the key components of a deliberate and structured approach to implementation. It outlines the importance of understanding and responding to school-specific enablers and barriers to implementation.

Taking an evidence-informed approach to implementation

This explainer is the first in a series of 5 on implementing evidence-based practices in schools. It outlines how schools can take a deliberate and structured approach to implementation based on key ideas from the research evidence.

Other (10+)

Submission to the Independent Review into the Tasmanian Education System

In this submission, AERO encourages the Tasmanian Government to implement evidence-based teaching practices in schools to help all students reach their full potential. It outlines the key practices that should underpin education reforms, as well as considerations for effective and sustainable implementation.

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Six things about how students learn

Knowing how students learn helps you apply teaching practices well, by understanding why some practices are more effective than others. This article focuses on techniques and strategies that improve outcomes for students.

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Celebrating (and supporting) Australian science teachers

National Science Week provides an opportunity to celebrate the invaluable contributions of science teachers across Australia. This article highlights AERO's commitment to supporting science education through evidence-based resources and initiatives. We'll explore the unique challenges faced by science teachers, highlight our existing science-focused materials and unveil our latest project aimed at enhancing science writing.