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Evidence and Impact in Education
Using research and data to understand what works in education, from assessing learning in classrooms and Indigenous knowledges to designing effective early childhood programs. Our work shapes decisions for teachers, schools, and governments.
Diverse Learners, Unlocking Potential
We explore how diversity and global shifts influence the way we learn and teach. Our research promotes equity, inclusion, and a deeper understanding of education in a changing world.
Young People and Their Futures
Listening and working with young people to better understand their lives, needs, and goals. Our research supports youth transitions, voice, and belonging - in education, work, and society.
Wellbeing and Flourishing
Our research informs schools, workplaces, and policies that support wellbeing for all. We study what helps people and communities thrive.
Our research
Quality research, which is bold and transformative, lies at the heart everything we do. It informs our teaching, our advocacy, and our advice to governments and industry. Our researchers are solving pressing issues facing educators, while driving change for society-wide benefits. Their work has a global reach, while still being practically applicable in local classrooms.
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Engaging disconnected youth in social arts through AI mentors
Professor Rickard’s research is exploring how technology can help connect young people with socially and culturally relevant arts opportunities.
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Quantitative methods in Indigenous education projects
Dr. Bostwick’s research explores how quantitative methods can be used effectively and appropriately in Indigenous Australian education projects.
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A next-generation approach for selecting school leavers for university
A new national approach to tertiary selection that draws on a broader range of learners’ strengths and capabilities than traditional academic measures.
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Understanding perspectives on the effectiveness of IBEC qualifications
Dr. Chatelier and Dr. Maire’s research explores perspectives of graduates and school leaders on the effectiveness of IBEC university qualifications within the global field of international school teaching.
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Improving the wellbeing and retention of early-career teachers in Australia
Dr Gavin R. Slemp’s research project explores whether novel, employee-led proactive work-design strategies help early-career teachers optimise job demands and resources, aiming to enhance their wellbeing and retention.
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Slow emergencies, policy change, and hopeful futures for young people
Young people and policy makers will come together to generate urgently needed education policies that better address the impacts of climate change, AI, and pandemics on young people.
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Creating Cross-Cultural Connections: Australian Children’s Korean Stories
Dr Julie Choi’s research examines how collaborative bookmaking with Korean creative workers helps diverse Australian children appreciate Korean language and culture while developing positive multilingual identities through community-based creative expression.
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From Truth to Transformation: Public Institutions and Truth-Telling in Comparative Perspective
How do public institutions – universities, schools, and local governments – understand and address truth-telling across Arctic and Australian contexts?
Christopher Hudson
Doctor of Education
One of the best things about the doctorate is that you are afforded the opportunity to build strong relationships with all those around you, including your supervisory team, and by doing so there is scope to continue to work together post-completion.
Faculty Industry Reports
Discover our series of Industry Reports, which identify and address problems in the education sector.
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Report #8 - Fuelling Great Teaching
The report shows how collaborative mentoring has the potential to lift teacher efficacy, build collegiality and reignite educators’ sense of purpose, ultimately improving learning outcomes for students.
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Report #7- Seeing Ourselves at School
This report details how Australia can and must attract and retain minority groups in the teaching profession, to alleviate the current teacher shortage but also strengthen student achievement and academic success.
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Report #6 - Keeping it human
This report outlines strategies that respond to the challenges presented by digital and online learning, through highlighting the vital role of the teacher and ensuring the student is prioritised in their learning.
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Report #5 - Career Changers
Career-change teachers are increasingly viewed by governments around the world as part of a solution to complex problems relating to teacher shortages, especially in schools serving socio-economically marginalised communities.
Latest publications
The Faculty of Education is proud to celebrate the breadth and impact of its research community through a showcase of recently published books authored and edited by our researchers.