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Snapshots Issue 18: Opportunities For Career Guidance In Australian Schools, Sarah Buckley
Snapshots Issue 18: Opportunities For Career Guidance In Australian Schools, Sarah Buckley
Snapshots
This Snapshot investigates the career guidance and support available for 15-year-old students in their schools, who has the responsibility for providing this support and whether the type of support available varies according to students’ socioeconomic background and the location of their school. It also examines the types of activities students may have engaged in to help them explore their career options.
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - April 2024
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - April 2024
Indigenous Science Network
This first edition of the Indigenous Science Network Bulletin for 2024 has a collection of articles and resources related to First Nations peoples and their science knowledge for a global audience of teachers, scientists and interested community members. It also considers the effects of colonisation on the learning and teaching of First Nations students and communities across other curriculum areas. Ron Vave of Fiji has written our editorial on the value of the indigenous knowledge systems of the Pacific Ocean’s many Indigenous peoples. By recognising and valuing the environmental and other knowledge that has built up over countless generations of …
Snapshots Issue 17: Australian Students’ Access To And Use Of Libraries, Kylie Hillman
Snapshots Issue 17: Australian Students’ Access To And Use Of Libraries, Kylie Hillman
Snapshots
Surveys such as the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS), Progress in International Reading Literacy Study (PIRLS) and the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) enable educators, policymakers and the wider community to compare Australian students with each other, as well as their counterparts across the world. Conducted during the COVID-19 pandemic, PIRLS 2021 managed to collect reading information from over 400,000 primary school students around the world. In Australia, over 5000 Year 4 students participated in the PIRLS 2021 reading assessment and answered questions about their attitudes towards reading and their reading behaviours inside and outside of …
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - November 2023
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - November 2023
Indigenous Science Network
This edition of the Bulletin includes an editorial on affordances of indigenous knowledge in Africa written by Dr Keith Roy Langenhoven, Research Fellow University of the Western Cape, UWC, South Africa. The Bulletin is a collection of articles and resources related to First Nations peoples and their science knowledge for a global audience of teachers, scientists and interested community members. This issue features links to the Deadly Science Guide to Innovation, Foundation to Year 6 – Teacher Guide, plus a summary of proceedings from the 2022 of the Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference.
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - June 2023
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - June 2023
Indigenous Science Network
This edition of the Bulletin includes an editorial on First Nations Education Research written by Carly Jia, Principal Lead for First Nations Education Research at Australian Education Research Organisation. The Bulletin is a collection of articles and resources related to First Nations peoples and their science knowledge for a global audience of teachers, scientists and interested community members. This issue contains our first story from Papua New Guinea and 2 stories from the Cook Islands.
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - March 2023
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - March 2023
Indigenous Science Network
The first issue of indigenous Science Network Bulletin for 2023 welcomes Yolanda Lopez-Maldonado and Torres Webb to the First Nations editorial board. The editorial features Yolanda Lopez Maldonado, an environmental scientist of Maya ancestry, and the Bulletin contains news and views, resources; papers; and information about Indigenous Astronomy and conferences and seminars.
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - November 2022
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - November 2022
Indigenous Science Network
This issue contains an editorial reporting on the very significant gathering of Indigenous educators held in Adelaide, Australia from the 26-30 September 2022. Being the World Indigenous Peoples’ Conference on Education (WIPCE 2022), many members of this network were in attendance including some of our Board members. Michelle Hogue (PhD), Associate Professor & Coordinator of the Indigenous Student Success Cohort (ISSC) at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada has kindly written our editorial this issue about her experiences at the conference.
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - August 2022
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - August 2022
Indigenous Science Network
Jesse King, a science teacher, curriculum writer and First Nations editor explores the theme of National Science Week – glass – and how it relates to culture. Shalini Dhyani, regional agent for the First Nations peoples of Asia writes regarding a project in the Himalayas using Indigenous knowledge of the environment.
Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference, 14 - 16 June 2022
Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference, 14 - 16 June 2022
Indigenous Science Network
The University of Manitoba hosted the 2022 Turtle Island Indigenous Science Conference with a focus on the Indigenous approach to understanding the five elements of the world: fire, water, earth, air, and spirit. Held 14 -1 6 June, 2022 at the Fort Garry Campus, the conference included interactive sessions with world-renowned speakers, cross-pollination of ideas, and approaches to raise the profile of Indigenous STEM science.
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - May 2022
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - May 2022
Indigenous Science Network
This issue looks at the various definitions and understandings of the relationship between Indigenous Science and Western Science. One of our network members, A/Professor Michael R. Matthews, has written an article on the issue which takes a contrary position. He has extensive experiences promoting and analysing the nexus of culture and science. The editorial is written by Dr. Jessica Hernandez, an environmentalist and author who is currently receiving wide praise across the globe for her Indigenous science themed book Fresh Banana Leaves. Another highlight of this issue is a story from the North West Territories of Canada: The frontline of …
Indigenous Science Network Resources
Indigenous Science Network Resources
Indigenous Science Network
A set of Australian and global resources to support the teaching of Indigenous perspectives in Science.
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - February 2022
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - February 2022
Indigenous Science Network
In this edition we present another collection of items related to First Nations peoples and their science knowledge for a global audience of teachers, scientists and interested community members. We are based in Australia and consequently have a focus on Australian items, but we also have many items from other parts of the world. In this edition, we continue to look at the various definitions and understandings of the relationship between Indigenous Science and Western Science.
Connect 250 - November 2021
Connect
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Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - November 2021
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - November 2021
Indigenous Science Network
In this edition of the bulletin, we present another collection of items related to First Nations peoples and their science for a global audience of teachers, scientists and interested community members. Issue includes article about Indigenous cultural competency in the Australian teaching workforce by Carly Jia.
Snapshots Issue 16: How Much Effort Are Students Putting Into Pisa?, Lisa De Bortoli
Snapshots Issue 16: How Much Effort Are Students Putting Into Pisa?, Lisa De Bortoli
Snapshots
The most recent OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) survey enables educators, policymakers and the wider community to compare Australian students with each other, as well as with their counterparts across the world. PISA measures the extent to which 15-year-old students near the end of compulsory education have acquired the knowledge and skills that young adults need to meet the challenges of the future. PISA’s results have become increasingly important in evidence-based education policy. The assessment allows students to analyse and reason; apply their knowledge and skills to interpret and solve real-life problems. PISA is regarded as low-stakes for …
Snapshots Issue 15: How Aware Of Global Issues Are Australian 15-Year-Olds?, Sue Thomson
Snapshots Issue 15: How Aware Of Global Issues Are Australian 15-Year-Olds?, Sue Thomson
Snapshots
The most recent OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) survey enables educators, policy makers and the wider community to compare Australian students with each other, as well as with their counterparts across the world. PISA measures the extent to which 15-year-old students near the end of compulsory education have acquired the knowledge and skills that young adults need to meet the challenges of the future. A new module in PISA 2018 looked at Global Competence, and the first dimension to be examined for Australian students is their awareness of global issues. Students were asked to report the extent to …
Snapshots Issue 14: What Are The Occupational Aspirations Of Australian 15-Year-Olds?, Lisa De Bortoli
Snapshots Issue 14: What Are The Occupational Aspirations Of Australian 15-Year-Olds?, Lisa De Bortoli
Snapshots
The most recent OECD Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) survey enables educators, policy makers and the wider community to compare Australian students with each other, as well as with their counterparts across the world. PISA measures the extent to which 15-year-old students near the end of compulsory education have acquired the knowledge and skills that young adults need to meet the challenges of the future. As students near the end of their secondary schooling, they will be considering their educational choices and their future occupations. This Snapshot examines Australian students’ occupational aspirations and the roles they expect to be …
Connect 249 - August 2021
Connect
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Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - August 2021
Indigenous Science Network Bulletin - August 2021
Indigenous Science Network
In this edition of the bulletin, we present another collection of items related to First Nations peoples and their science for an audience of teachers, scientists and interested community members from across the globe.
Investigating The Impact Of Learning Through Play At School
Investigating The Impact Of Learning Through Play At School
International Developments
Learning Through Play at School is a pioneering research study that investigates how playful approaches to teaching and learning are applied in the classroom. The four-year study provides an opportunity to expand understanding of learning through play at school in Ukraine and the impact on teachers and students.
Measuring The Impact Of A Girls Education Program In Zambia
Measuring The Impact Of A Girls Education Program In Zambia
International Developments
The Zambian Girls 2030: Realizing My Potential program was initiated in 2016 through a partnership between the Ministry of General Education (MoGE) and UNICEF. The program aims to ensure better educational and employment outcomes for Zambian girls through various educational interventions at the secondary school level. The ACER evaluation will shed light on the results achieved against the targeted objectives and the potential for expansion of the program.
Nepal Shifts To The Testing Of Higher Order Skills
Nepal Shifts To The Testing Of Higher Order Skills
International Developments
An overhaul of the examination system in Nepal focuses on standardisation of exams and assessing higher order thinking skills at the end of basic education.
Reviewing Professional Development Programs On Inclusive Teaching And Learning
Reviewing Professional Development Programs On Inclusive Teaching And Learning
International Developments
The Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Centre is conducting a review of in-service professional development programs that help teachers in low- and middle-income countries in the Asia-Pacific region build their competencies in inclusive education of children with disabilities. A scoping review aims to identify in-service professional learning programs assisting already practising teachers with the inclusion of students with disabilities in low- and middle income countries in the Asia-Pacific region.
Improving Learning Outcomes Through Teacher Development
Improving Learning Outcomes Through Teacher Development
International Developments
The Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has commissioned ACER to conduct the Teacher Development Multi-Year Series, a long-term, multi-country study to determine the extent to which Australian investments improve teaching quality and student learning. Countries involved include Timor-Leste, the three-year study focuses on Apoio Lideransa liuhusi Mentoria no Aprendizajen (ALMA) as part of the Australia-Timor-Leste Partnership for Human Development) - previously known as the Professional Learning Program; Lao PDR; and the Vanuatu Education Sector Program (VESP).
A Needs-Based Early Childhood Care And Development Model
A Needs-Based Early Childhood Care And Development Model
International Developments
ACER Indonesia is partnering with the William and Lily Foundation and Adaro Bangun Negeri Foundation on a two year project which promises to improve the learning and development outcomes of Indonesian children in early childhood and development centres. This project will focus on Early Childhood Education and Development (ECED) centres or Pendidikan Anak Usia Dini (PAUDs) in 12 villages. These villages have been selected because their teachers have not received mandatory training from the government and many children have delayed physical development, or stunting.
Acer And Unicef Partner In Assessment And Evaluation
Acer And Unicef Partner In Assessment And Evaluation
International Developments
In 2020, ACER signed two significant Long-Term Agreements (LTA) with UNICEF. One involves design, implementation and reporting on large-scale national and regional learning assessments in the Asia-Pacific region and the other covers technical assistance in the evaluation of education programs and interventions in countries under UNICEF’s Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) and Regional Office for South Asia (ROSA).
Uncovering Learning Inequities In Southeast Asia
Uncovering Learning Inequities In Southeast Asia
International Developments
Results released from the Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics (SEAPLM) 2019 show alarming inequities in learning outcomes for children. While some students are excelling, others are falling far behind and are unlikely to catch up. Without foundational skills in reading, mathematics and writing, these students are likely to be disadvantaged well into their adult lives.
Building Partnerships In Remote Education During Covid-19
Building Partnerships In Remote Education During Covid-19
International Developments
Australian Strategic Partnerships in Remote Education (ASPIRE) connects Australian experience and expertise in remote education with partners in the Indo-Pacific region to provide learning continuity, access and equity, in particular for disadvantaged students. Managed by ACER on behalf of the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), ASPIRE aims to contribute to immediate and long-term educational and economic benefits for the Indo-Pacific region.
Monitoring Progress Towards The Sdgs, Ursula Schwantner, Juliette F. Mendelovits, Maurice Walker
Monitoring Progress Towards The Sdgs, Ursula Schwantner, Juliette F. Mendelovits, Maurice Walker
International Developments
Measuring where students are at in their learning is critical for determining whether the world is on track to meet Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4. ACER’s contribution to SDG 4 is spearheaded through the work of the GEM Centre, a long-term partnership with the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT). At the core of the GEM Centre's contribution is the development of technically sound and internationally comparable learning metrics that enable education stakeholders to align assessment systems with global SDG monitoring and reporting.
International Developments (No.10) 2021
International Developments (No.10) 2021
International Developments
This issue of International Developments summarises the research evidence gathered through the work of the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) and the impact of specific projects around the globe.