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Comparing learning models: Peer mentoring in early childhood education and care
Ongoing professional learning is an important part of ECEC, and quality outcomes for children depend on a highly skilled workforce. AERO and ALNF have conducted an experimental study in the ECEC sector, comparing the effectiveness of a peer mentoring approach to a direct participation approach for professional learning.
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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.
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Example of Tier 2 intervention for subject-specific reading comprehension
This practice resource provides an example of how teachers could plan and implement Tier 2 assessment and intervention for Year 7 Humanities and Social Sciences. It’s a supporting resource in a series of guidance created in partnership with DSF.
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Example reading assessment tools in MTSS
This practice resource provides examples of reading assessments Australian secondary schools can use in an MTSS framework. It forms part of a series of guidance created in partnership with DSF.
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Multi-tiered system of supports: User guide
This user guide explains AERO’s MTSS resources, provides suggestions for their use and recommends the most relevant resources for teachers and leaders depending on their responsibilities.
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Multi-tiered system of supports decision tree
This practice resource explains how to support students struggling with foundational literacy and numeracy skills using an MTSS approach. It’s the second part of a series of guidance created in partnership with DSF.
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Example interventions for word reading
This practice resource offers examples of intervention programs and resources Australian secondary schools can use to support students struggling with reading and unpacks strengths and weaknesses of each. It forms part of a series of guidance created in partnership with DSF.
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Australian Early Development Census Language and Cognitive Skillmap
This tool shows how the Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) Language and Cognitive skill domain items align to both the Australian Curriculum (English and Maths) and the National Literacy and Numeracy Learning Progressions (NLNLP).
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Why AERO is working to support a whole-school approach to writing
Christine Jackson and Annie Fisher discuss the need to support teachers to teach writing in all subject areas.
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An education rewrite is needed to change the narrative for student outcomes
Jenny Donovan discusses AERO's analysis of NAPLAN writing data and the importance of writing instruction. Originally published in The Mandarin.
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Using the practice: Early literacy
This practice resource looks at strategies for engaging in sustained shared conversations with children aged 3 to 5 years. It uses examples of educators and teachers using moments in the day to build children’s literacy skills.
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Writing instruction framework: Primary
A writing instruction template for primary school principals and leaders. Helps users examine how the school approaches and implements the effective teaching of writing and writing assessment, and evaluate opportunities for further improvement.