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Is Setting Higher Standards The Answer?, Geoff N. Masters Ao
Is Setting Higher Standards The Answer?, Geoff N. Masters Ao
Teacher columnist – Geoff Masters
Raising the expected performance standard in each year of school and holding all teachers and students accountable for achieving these higher standards may not be the most effective way to improve levels of performance in Australian schools.
Infographic: Important Issues For Young People, Jo Earp
Infographic: Important Issues For Young People, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
The latest instalment of Mission Australia's annual Youth Survey reveals mental health is now perceived to be the number one concern for young people aged 15 to 19. This infographic looks at the six issues chosen as most important by 2017 survey participants, and the trends since 2015.
Connect 229 - February 2018
Connect
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A Different Way To Organise The School Curriculum, Geoff N. Masters Ao
A Different Way To Organise The School Curriculum, Geoff N. Masters Ao
Teacher columnist – Geoff Masters
There are good reasons to rethink how we organise the school curriculum. An alternative would be to structure the curriculum as a sequence of proficiency levels unrelated to age or year level.
Infographic: Students Arriving Late To School, Jo Earp
Infographic: Students Arriving Late To School, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
The OECD has collected data on student lateness from school systems in countries and economies around the world. Today’s infographic looks at some of the results.
Infographic: Teenage Internet Piracy Behaviours At School, Jo Earp
Infographic: Teenage Internet Piracy Behaviours At School, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
In recent research commissioned by Creative Content Australia, young people aged 12 to 17 were asked about internet piracy behaviours and attitudes. Here are the proportions of survey participants in three different age groups who downloaded or streamed pirated movies or TV shows while at school.
Education In Emergencies: Practitioner Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education In Emergencies: Practitioner Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Analytics Service
This Practitioner level module is designed to ensure staff members are informed about issues to consider when engaging with international and domestic partners on education in emergencies. It is recommended that staff complete the Education in Emergencies: Foundation level module as background information to this Practitioner level module. Topics covered in this module include: education in emergencies in context; refugees; conflict; responding; gender; actors and coordination issues; and planning and financing.
Higher Education: Practitioner Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Higher Education: Practitioner Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Analytics Service
This Practitioner level module is designed to ensure staff members who engage with and lead policy dialogue with international and domestic partners are informed about pathways through higher education and strategies for investing in and ensuring the quality of higher education. It is recommended that staff complete the Higher Education: Foundation level module as background information to this Practitioner level module. Topics covered in this module include how higher education links with technical and vocational education and training (TVET), secondary education, workforce planning and lifelong learning; investment options for higher education; how higher education is financed, how it is quality …
Mathematical Modelling: A Guidebook For Teachers And Teams, Peter Galbraith, Derek Holton
Mathematical Modelling: A Guidebook For Teachers And Teams, Peter Galbraith, Derek Holton
Mathematics
This document aims to provide teachers with material that will enable them to prepare students to develop skills of mathematical modelling. Mathematical modelling is a process in which real-life situations and relations in these situations are expressed by using mathematics. Included in this publication are junior modelling problems for upper primary, junior or middle secondary levels; intermediate modelling problems for junior or middle secondary levels; and senior modelling problems for middle or senior secondary levels. A specific purpose of this material is to provide additional support to assist teachers and schools in choosing and mentoring student teams to participate in …
Social Norms Approach In Secondary Schools: Literature Review, Syeda Kashfee Ahmed, Pru Mitchell, Jenny Trevitt
Social Norms Approach In Secondary Schools: Literature Review, Syeda Kashfee Ahmed, Pru Mitchell, Jenny Trevitt
Wellbeing
Life Education Australia commissioned the Australian Council for Educational Research to provide a summary of research related to interventions that used a social norms approach (SNA). The review focused on interventions aimed at reducing risky behaviours in secondary school students, particularly related to use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. Research questions There were two key questions guiding this literature review: Question 1: If we make more realistic the perceptions of young people about the levels of risky behaviour, and attitudes towards these risky behaviours, amongst their peers, is that likely to reduce the likelihood of them engaging in such …
Education Sector Interconnections: Practitioner Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Sector Interconnections: Practitioner Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Analytics Service
The purpose of this module is to enhance the understanding of education sector staff on the structure of education systems in developing countries, the interconnections within the education sector, and the wider implications of policy reforms across education systems. It is recommended that staff complete the Education Sector Interconnections: Foundation level module as background information to this Practitioner level module. Topics covered in this module include: why it is important to understand how a country’s education systems are structured; policy decisions in one sub-sector have implications for the others; the implications of policy reforms; how development partners can engage effectively …
Country Or Region Specific Analysis: Practitioner Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Country Or Region Specific Analysis: Practitioner Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Analytics Service
This Practitioner level module is designed to ensure staff members are informed about how to engage in education sector prioritisation processes, including drawing on sources of evidence and data. It is recommended that staff complete the Country of Region Specific Analysis: Foundation level module as background information to this Practitioner level module.
The Role Of Key Stakeholders In Education And Aid Effectiveness Principles: Practitioner Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
The Role Of Key Stakeholders In Education And Aid Effectiveness Principles: Practitioner Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Analytics Service
The purpose of this module is to enhance the understanding of staff members who engage with international and domestic stakeholders and partners on aid effectiveness in education. It is recommended that staff complete the Foundation level of the module 'The Role of Key Stakeholders in Education and Aid Effectiveness Principles' as background information to this Practitioner level module.
The Australian Education System: Practitioner Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
The Australian Education System: Practitioner Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Analytics Service
This Practitioner level module is designed to ensure that Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) staff members who engage with and lead policy dialogue with international and domestic partners are informed about Australia's education and training system. It is recommended that staff complete the Australian Education System: Foundation level module as background information to this Practitioner level module. Topics covered include an overview of the structure of the Australian education system, how the system is financed, how Australian education compares with other countries, and Australian education tools and data sources.
Education Pathways: Practitioner Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Pathways: Practitioner Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Analytics Service
This Practitioner level module is designed to ensure that all staff members who engage with and lead policy dialogue with international and domestic partners are informed about strategies to promote flexible, equitable and appropriate learning pathways and investment options to strengthen learning pathways. It is recommended that staff complete the Education Pathways: Foundation level module as background information to this Practitioner level module. Topics covered in this module cover: promoting flexible, equitable and appropriate learning pathways; the range of data that can be used to strengthen policy on education pathways; and how data can inform investment decisions.
Monitoring And Evaluation: Practitioner Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Monitoring And Evaluation: Practitioner Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Analytics Service
This Practitioner level module is designed to ensure staff members who manage education investments, can understand the concepts and monitoring and evaluation (M&E) practices needed for designing and supervising education investments. It is recommended that staff complete the Monitoring and Evaluation: Foundation level module as background information to this Practitioner level module. Topics covered in this module include: monitoring versus evaluation; monitoring and evaluation standards; monitoring and evaluation in practice; evaluation considerations; education indicators; monitoring and evaluation reporting; and gender and social inclusion considerations.
Higher Education: Foundation Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Higher Education: Foundation Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Analytics Service
The purpose of this module is to provide introductory information about the importance, structure, purpose, key issues and outcomes of higher education. It provides a foundation to engage in this topic and apply advice from staff with operational or expert levels of knowledge in education. On successful completion you will be able to be an informed participant in forums related to higher education.
Basic Education: Foundation Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Basic Education: Foundation Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Analytics Service
The purpose of this module is to provide introductory information about the importance, structure, purpose, key issues and outcomes of basic education. It provides a foundation to engage in this topic and apply advice from staff with operational or expert levels of knowledge in education. On successful completion you will be able to be an informed participant in forums related to basic education.
The Australian Education System: Foundation Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
The Australian Education System: Foundation Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Analytics Service
The purpose of this module is to provide an overview of the Australian education system. It provides a foundation to engage in this topic and apply advice from staff with operational or expert levels of knowledge in education. On successful completion you will be able to be an informed participant in multi-stakeholder forums related to Australian education.
Education Financing: Practitioner Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Financing: Practitioner Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Analytics Service
This Practitioner level module is designed to ensure that Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) staff members who engage with and lead policy dialogue with international and domestic partners are informed about key aspects of education financing, including public financial management, expenditure accountability, and gender-responsive budgeting. It is recommended that staff complete the Education Finance: Foundation Level module as background information to this Practitioner level module.
The Role Of Key Stakeholders In Education And Aid Effectiveness Principles: Foundation Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
The Role Of Key Stakeholders In Education And Aid Effectiveness Principles: Foundation Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Analytics Service
The purpose of this module is to provide introductory information on identifying key stakeholders in education, the importance of engaging with these stakeholders, and relevant international agreements that guide effective partner interaction. It provides a foundation to engage in this topic and apply advice from staff with operational or expert levels of knowledge in education. On successful completion you will be an informed participant in forums related to engaging with key stakeholders and partners in education and aid effectiveness principles.
Monitoring And Evaluation: Foundation Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Monitoring And Evaluation: Foundation Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Analytics Service
The purpose of this module is to provide introductory information about monitoring and evaluation (M&E), including the purpose, application of M&E frameworks, and key issues in education M&E. It provides a foundation to engage in this topic and apply advice from staff with operational or expert levels of knowledge in education M&E.
Learning Assessment: Foundation Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Learning Assessment: Foundation Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Analytics Service
The purpose of this module is to provide introductory information about learning assessments – what they are, their purpose, and how the results of learning assessments can influence education policy. It provides a foundation to engage in this topic and apply advice from staff with operational or expert levels of knowledge in education. On successful completion of this module you will gain the ability to apply practical knowledge of learning assessments in order to make valuable contributions to the field.
Country Or Region Specific Analysis: Foundation Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Country Or Region Specific Analysis: Foundation Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Analytics Service
The purpose of this module is to provide introductory information on education sector priority setting, and related processes such as country or region-specific analysis, stakeholder engagement and planning. On successful completion you will be able to be an informed participant in discussions and consultations related to priority setting.
Education Sector Interconnections: Foundation Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Sector Interconnections: Foundation Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Analytics Service
The purpose of this module is to provide an introduction to the key sub-sectors of education and the way they link and interconnect with each other. It provides a foundation to engage in this topic and apply advice from staff with operational or expert levels of knowledge in education. On successful completion you will be able to be an informed participant in forums related to education sector interconnections.
Education Pathways: Foundation Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Pathways: Foundation Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Analytics Service
The purpose of this module is to ensure staff members who engage in policy dialogue with international and domestic partners are informed about strategies to promote flexible, equitable and appropriate learning pathways and investment options to strengthen learning pathways. It provides a foundation to engage in this topic and apply advice from staff with operational or expert levels of knowledge in education.
Education Financing: Foundation Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Financing: Foundation Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Analytics Service
The purpose of this module is to provide introductory information about education financing, including financial commitment to education, efficiency of expenditure, and strategies to promote equity and inclusion. It provides a foundation to engage in this topic and apply advice from staff with operational or expert levels of knowledge in education. On successful completion of this module you will gain the ability to apply practical knowledge of education financing in order to make valuable contributions to the field.
Education In Emergencies: Foundation Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education In Emergencies: Foundation Level, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Education Analytics Service
The purpose of this module is to provide introductory information on what an emergency is, how emergencies affect education, and what a response looks like. On successful completion you will be able to be an informed participant in forums related to education in emergencies.
Young People’S Views Of Government, Peaceful Coexistence, And Diversity In Five Latin American Countries: Iea International Civic And Citizenship Education Study 2016 Latin American Report, Wolfram Schulz, John Ainley, Cristián Cox, Tim Friedman
Young People’S Views Of Government, Peaceful Coexistence, And Diversity In Five Latin American Countries: Iea International Civic And Citizenship Education Study 2016 Latin American Report, Wolfram Schulz, John Ainley, Cristián Cox, Tim Friedman
Civics and Citizenship Assessment
ICCS 2016 was the second cycle of the IEA Civic and Citizenship Education Study (ICCS). ICCS studies the ways in which education systems from around the world prepare young people to undertake their roles as citizens in society. In Latin America, this area of learning is set within particular challenges and contexts. Compared to established Western democracies, most countries in this region returned to democratic rule only three or four decades ago or even more recently, and their political, social, and economic stability continues to be called into question. Surveys have consistently found that commitment to democracy among adults in …
The Teaching And Learning International Survey 2018: Australian Non-Response Bias Analysis Report, Katherine Dix, Toby Carslake, Elizabeth O'Grady
The Teaching And Learning International Survey 2018: Australian Non-Response Bias Analysis Report, Katherine Dix, Toby Carslake, Elizabeth O'Grady
OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS)
This non-response bias analysis (NRBA) report was produced due to lower than expected response rates for Australian primary and secondary schools and teachers to the 2018 Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) surveys. Analysis demonstrates that Australia’s International Standard Classification of Education (ISCED) 1 (primary) and 2 (secondary) respondents are representative of the broader school and teacher populations. At the school-level, there was no statistically significant bias across stratification variables between the ISCED 1 and 2 participating schools and original selected samples.