Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
Teacher Education and Professional Development Commons™
Open Access. Powered by Scholars. Published by Universities.®
- Discipline
-
- Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (123)
- International and Comparative Education (54)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (40)
- Secondary Education and Teaching (18)
- Curriculum and Instruction (17)
-
- Educational Leadership (17)
- Language and Literacy Education (16)
- Pre-Elementary, Early Childhood, Kindergarten Teacher Education (14)
- Early Childhood Education (11)
- Science and Mathematics Education (11)
- Educational Administration and Supervision (10)
- Elementary Education (8)
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (7)
- Disability and Equity in Education (5)
- Educational Psychology (5)
- Educational Methods (4)
- Indigenous Education (4)
- Junior High, Intermediate, Middle School Education and Teaching (4)
- Education Policy (3)
- Educational Technology (3)
- Elementary and Middle and Secondary Education Administration (3)
- Online and Distance Education (3)
- Physical Sciences and Mathematics (3)
- Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration (3)
- Vocational Education (3)
- Curriculum and Social Inquiry (2)
- Health and Physical Education (2)
- Higher Education and Teaching (2)
- Keyword
-
- Infographics (95)
- Research news (72)
- Professional development (62)
- Teacher improvement (27)
- International (25)
-
- School leaders (25)
- Teacher education (23)
- Student assessment (19)
- Primary school teachers (17)
- Primary secondary education (17)
- Professional learning (17)
- International aid (16)
- Teaching effectiveness (16)
- Developing countries (15)
- Multimethod techniques (15)
- Teacher effectiveness (15)
- Teacher magazine (15)
- Literacy (14)
- Early childhood education (13)
- Mathematics (13)
- Mentoring (13)
- Evidence based practice (12)
- Numeracy (12)
- Reading (12)
- Student welfare (12)
- Secondary school teachers (11)
- Infographic (10)
- Standards (10)
- Student engagement (10)
- Surveys (10)
- Publication Year
- Publication
-
- Teacher infographics (147)
- Education Analytics Service (24)
- Initial Teacher education (19)
- 2009 - 2019 ACER Research Conferences (15)
- Teacher Southeast Asia (13)
-
- Teacher India (12)
- Professional learning for teachers and school leaders (11)
- School and system improvement (10)
- Assessment Resource Kit (9)
- Assessment and Reporting (9)
- OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) (9)
- Research Digest (7)
- Teaching standards and teacher evaluation (7)
- Early Childhood Education (6)
- Student learning processes (5)
- Teacher workforce and careers (5)
- 2021-2030 ACER Research Conferences (2)
- Australian College of Educators - National (2)
- Digital learning research (2)
- Educational leadership (2)
- Indigenous Education Research (2)
- Information Bulletin 1945-1951 (2)
- International Developments (2)
- International Education Research (2)
- Literacy and numeracy (2)
- Pengembangan Profesional (2)
- Shannon Research Press (2)
- Teacher articles (2)
- Wellbeing (2)
- 2003 - Building Teacher Quality: What does the research tell us? (1)
- Publication Type
- File Type
Articles 31 - 60 of 345
Full-Text Articles in Teacher Education and Professional Development
Infographic: What You Love About Primary School Teaching, Dominique Russell
Infographic: What You Love About Primary School Teaching, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
What do you love about teaching? In the Teacher magazine annual reader survey, we asked you what you love about your role. Here, we share some responses we received from primary school educators.
Infographic: Pisa 2022 Insights – Effort And Persistence In Maths, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Pisa 2022 Insights – Effort And Persistence In Maths, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
Each cycle of the global Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) includes a student questionnaire. One questionnaire topic – effort and persistence in mathematics – is essential for students’ success and skill development. The data provide useful prompts for teachers when considering their own students.
Infographic: Popular Book Genres For Students, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Popular Book Genres For Students, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
To encourage students to read, it’s important they have access to books that appeal to their interests. This infographic shares the most popular fiction and non-fiction genres of ebooks borrowed by students in primary, secondary and upper secondary.
Infographic: Digital Technology Use In Schools, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Digital Technology Use In Schools, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
A new report presents 2025 survey data from 104 senior staff in Australian schools about their school’s use of digital technology. The findings show that most schools are using AI tools and that the use of other digital technology has changed since 2023.
Infographic: Early Career Teacher Induction Activities, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Early Career Teacher Induction Activities, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
The latest edition of National Trends: Teacher Workforce published by AITSL presents data on the characteristics of the teacher workforce to contribute to an understanding of who Australia’s teachers are and what their workforce experiences look like. In 2023 there were over 50,000 participants in the survey. This infographic shows the induction experience of early career teachers in 2023.
Infographic: Teens’ Career Expectations Over Time, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Teens’ Career Expectations Over Time, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
A new report from the OECD draws on PISA 2022 data to reveal the top 10 most popular expected occupations of 15-year-old girls and boys from around the world and compares these new results to the data from PISA 2000. Here, we share how career expectations have changed over the last 22 years for girls and boys.
Infographic: Timss 2023 – Instructional Clarity In Maths And Science, Jo Earp
Infographic: Timss 2023 – Instructional Clarity In Maths And Science, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
Latest TIMSS data show the degree to which teachers are clear in the way they deliver the mathematics and science curriculum is likely to influence student learning. This includes ensuring students understand the learning goals for each lesson, being able to explain key concepts, and giving students helpful feedback. Find out more in this infographic.
Infographic: Pisa Insights - Students' Mathematics Anxiety, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Pisa Insights - Students' Mathematics Anxiety, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
Each cycle of the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) includes a student questionnaire. One topic – mathematics anxiety – is characterised by feelings of tension, fear or apprehension when a person is faced with mathematics-related tasks. Today’s infographic provides useful prompts for teachers when considering their own students.
Talis Teacher Knowledge Survey 2024 Conceptual And Assessment Framework, Jonathan Heard, Pina Tarricone
Talis Teacher Knowledge Survey 2024 Conceptual And Assessment Framework, Jonathan Heard, Pina Tarricone
OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS)
The Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) is the world’s largest international survey of teachers and principals. In 2024, TALIS added the Teacher Knowledge Survey (TKS), a special module to investigate teachers’ general pedagogical knowledge (GPK). GPK is the specialised knowledge of teachers for creating effective teaching and learning environments for all students, independent of subject matter; it is part of the specialised body of knowledge that makes teaching a knowledge profession. The TKS conceptual and assessment framework underpins the survey, describes its contents and explains its importance. Key themes in the framework include teaching diverse learners, using technology for …
Understanding The Delivery Of Music Learning In Nsw Public Schools: Primary Teachers' Survey - New South Wales, Rebecca Taylor, Daniel Edwards
Understanding The Delivery Of Music Learning In Nsw Public Schools: Primary Teachers' Survey - New South Wales, Rebecca Taylor, Daniel Edwards
School and system improvement
The Music Education: Right from the Start Primary Teachers’ Survey New South Wales was conducted to understand the delivery of music education in NSW Department of Education (the department) public primary schools and to provide baseline data for policy and program development. This broad-ranging survey of teachers and representatives from 706 New South Wales public primary schools. The results highlight the status of music education in NSW public primary schools, demonstrating teachers' need for better resources, improved preparation in Initial Teacher Education (ITE), increased access to quality professional learning, and integration of music into the broader curriculum.
Infographic: Music Teaching Support Needs, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Music Teaching Support Needs, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
New findings from a survey of over 700 teachers across 95 primary schools in New South Wales shine a light on their current understanding and own experience of music education. Here are some of the survey results on teacher confidence and professional learning.
Infographic: What You Love About Teacher Librarianship, Dominique Russell
Infographic: What You Love About Teacher Librarianship, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
In our latest annual reader survey, we asked you what you love about your role. In this infographic, we share some of the responses we received from teacher librarians.
Infographic: What Made You Decide To Become A Teacher?, Jo Earp
Infographic: What Made You Decide To Become A Teacher?, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
A US study has explored the different reasons why pre-service teachers (PSTs) decided to pursue a teaching career. Researchers analysed roughly 2,800 essay responses and identified 10 ‘supertopics’. The most common supertopic, appearing in nearly 60% of essays, was ’altruism’, followed by ‘intrinsic motivation’. This infographic gives an overview of the results.
Infographic: School Student Retention, Enrolments And Teacher Growth, Dominique Russell
Infographic: School Student Retention, Enrolments And Teacher Growth, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
The Australian Bureau of Statistics release data on schools, staff and students in Australia each year. The latest data for 2024 show increases from 2023 in student retention, full-time equivalent teaching staff, and student enrolment.
Infographic: Top Issues Facing Young People, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Top Issues Facing Young People, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
The latest annual Youth Survey by national charity Mission Australia received responses from 17,480 young people (aged 15-19) around the country on issues important to them in 2024. Here, we look at the top personal challenges they are facing.
Infographic: Sexual Harassment Of Teachers, Dominique Russell
Infographic: Sexual Harassment Of Teachers, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
A recent survey of more than 1,000 K-12 teachers working in Australian schools has found 47% (almost all female) have experienced sexual harassment within a school environment. Here we share the 6 key findings from the survey and some of the responses from participants.
Infographic: Hopes For Your Child’S Education, Jo Earp, Andrew Broadley
Infographic: Hopes For Your Child’S Education, Jo Earp, Andrew Broadley
Teacher infographics
A national survey from Australian children’s charity The Smith Family has asked families about their hopes for their child’s school education. The top theme from responses was ‘good or improved academic achievement’, while 6% gave answers related to ‘affording resources and having access to opportunities’. Find out more in this infographic.
Infographic: Pisa 2022 Insights – Student-Teacher Relationships, Jo Earp
Infographic: Pisa 2022 Insights – Student-Teacher Relationships, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
One of the topics in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) student questionnaire is the quality of student-teacher relationships. This infographic looks at the responses of Australian students in the 2022 test cycle, by state and territory.
Infographic: How Ethical Do The Public Think Educators Are?, Dominique Russell
Infographic: How Ethical Do The Public Think Educators Are?, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
The annual Ethics Index by the Governance Institute of Australia measures the population’s overall view of how ethical the behaviour of major sectors is. The education sector continues to be perceived as the most ethical sector. Here, we see 2024 results for all 8 sectors, specific occupations within education, and how public perceptions have changed from 2023.
Infographic: Who’S Studying Stem?, Andrew Broadley
Infographic: Who’S Studying Stem?, Andrew Broadley
Teacher infographics
Thinking about your own school context, is there a gender imbalance in STEM-related subjects? How do you encourage girls to consider taking STEM subjects? In this infographic, we look at gender inequality in students entering tertiary education in a STEM field.
Teaching And Learning International Survey (Talis) 2024 Conceptual Framework, John Ainley, Wolfram Schulz
Teaching And Learning International Survey (Talis) 2024 Conceptual Framework, John Ainley, Wolfram Schulz
OECD Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS)
This document articulates a conceptual framework for the fourth cycle of the Teaching and Learning International Survey (TALIS) programme, TALIS 2024. It reflects major concepts from research literature as well as policy interests and was developed by researchers in consultation with the OECD, international stakeholders, and participating countries and territories. The 2024 cycle is designed to address four contemporary issues for education systems and four broad content areas concerned with teaching and learning. The contemporary issues for education systems are: diversity and equity; the educational use of technology; social and emotional learning; and environmental and sustainability education. The broad content …
Teacher Practice Improvement Tool. Preliminary Version, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
Teacher Practice Improvement Tool. Preliminary Version, Australian Council For Educational Research (Acer)
School and system improvement
Research shows the profound impact teachers can have on student outcomes. The Teacher Practice Improvement Tool (TPIT) describes the practices of highly effective teachers, based on an extensive review of international research. Five domains—or aspects of practice—have been identified from this evidence. These areas of teachers’ work are strongly interrelated. The TPIT provides a point of reference for teachers to reflect on their current practices and identify areas for professional growth. This tool can be used for teacher self-reflection and to identify specific areas for further professional growth. The TPIT can also be used by aspiring teachers and other education …
Teacher Practice Improvement Tool: A Summary Of The Underpinning Research, Fabienne Van Der Kleij, Marijne Medhurst, Michelle Lasen, Christina Rogers, Pauline Taylor-Guy
Teacher Practice Improvement Tool: A Summary Of The Underpinning Research, Fabienne Van Der Kleij, Marijne Medhurst, Michelle Lasen, Christina Rogers, Pauline Taylor-Guy
School and system improvement
In 2025, ACER published the Teacher Practice Improvement Tool (TPIT), as part of its family of improvement tools. A comprehensive review of international research was undertaken to inform the development of the TPIT, which resulted in the inductive development of five inter-related domains that holistically capture the practices of highly effective teachers. This document summarises the research evidence underpinning each of the five domains of the TPIT, drawing on a review of 102 studies. While recognising the interconnections between domains, it presents a structured narrative of key evidence and research-informed considerations for each domain. This summary offers a high-level overview …
Infographic: What You Love About School Leadership, Dominique Russell
Infographic: What You Love About School Leadership, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
In our latest annual reader survey, we asked you what you love about your role. In our final infographic for 2024, we share some of the responses we received from school leaders.
Infographic: Timss 2023 Snapshot, Jo Earp
Infographic: Timss 2023 Snapshot, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
Results from the latest cycle of the Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS 2023) have just been released. Today’s infographic looks at the year 4 and year 8 mean scores in mathematics and science for students in Australia and selected participating countries.
Assessment And Analytical Framework: Standardised Teacher Assessment And Review, Priyanka Sharma
Assessment And Analytical Framework: Standardised Teacher Assessment And Review, Priyanka Sharma
Teaching standards and teacher evaluation
The Standardised Teacher Assessment and Review (STAR) assessment framework provide operational definitions and understanding of the key aspects of teacher competencies measured by STAR. It details on how these competencies are measured, enabling necessary decisions related with teacher proficiency. The framework establishes parameters for test development through a principled design approach and defines the scope of content for the assessment instrument organised into four domains and 12 strands. The subsequent sections describe the detailed content related to each domain, ensuring comprehensive coverage and clarity in the assessment process. The robust structure not only supports the integrity of the assessment but …
Infographic: Teaching Hours Around The World, Andrew Broadley
Infographic: Teaching Hours Around The World, Andrew Broadley
Teacher infographics
How many hours do you spend teaching each year? How do you think it compares to your peers in Poland, Korea, or New Zealand? In today’s infographic, we share the annual teaching hours of primary and upper secondary teachers in Australia and around the world.
Infographic: Pisa 2022 Insights – Educational And Instructional Leadership, Jo Earp
Infographic: Pisa 2022 Insights – Educational And Instructional Leadership, Jo Earp
Teacher infographics
The OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) includes a principal questionnaire. Today’s infographic looks at the percentages of principals by Australian state and territory (and the OECD average) who reported participating at least once a week in 7 stated educational and instructional leadership behaviours.
Infographic: What Do Your Students Know About Money?, Andrew Broadley
Infographic: What Do Your Students Know About Money?, Andrew Broadley
Teacher infographics
According to PISA 2022, despite the majority of 15-year-old students already being consumers of financial products and services, many still lack the skills and knowledge needed to make sound financial decisions. In this infographic we look at the financial terms students are learning in school.
Infographic: World Teacher’S Day 2024 – What You Love About Teaching, Dominique Russell
Infographic: World Teacher’S Day 2024 – What You Love About Teaching, Dominique Russell
Teacher infographics
Today is World Teacher’s Day in Australia. The annual day is celebrated throughout October across the globe. In our latest annual reader survey, we asked you to tell us what you love about your role, and in this infographic, we share some responses from our readers around the world.