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Research in the classroom
Research in the classroom

Teacher speaks to poster presenters at this year's ACER Research Conference about a reading intervention program, and the 'teaching brain' in action.

Cyber bullying in Australia

How prevalent is cyber bullying in Australian schools? Take a look at this Teacher infographic.

Bullying – what does the research tell us?
Bullying – what does the research tell us?

Traditional bullying is twice as common as cyber bullying among teenagers, according to a new research analysis of 80 studies from around the world.

What are young people reading outside class?

Have the reading formats that young people engage with outside class time changed since 2005? Find out in this Teacher infographic.

Does homework contribute to student success?
Does homework contribute to student success?

The effectiveness of homework continues to be a hotly debated topic, but what does the research tell us? Jo Earp explores.

The Research Files: Episode 4 with Mere Berryman
The Research Files: Episode 4 with Mere Berryman

We speak to Mere Berryman, from the University of Waikato in Hamilton, about a program aimed at increasing engagement among Maori secondary school students in New Zealand and the implications for educators here in Australia.

Classroom discipline in Australia

Do Australian students generally take care to create a pleasant atmosphere in the classroom? Find out in this Teacher infographic.

Alternative pathways
Alternative pathways

Undertaking a vocational qualification in school is linked to increased Year 12 completion rates for male Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) students, according to a new report.

The Research Files Episode 3: Attendance and outcomes with Dr Steve Zubrick
The Research Files Episode 3: Attendance and outcomes with Dr Steve Zubrick

This month we speak to Steve Zubrick, who recently carried out research into the link between student attendance and educational outcomes.

Leading learning in a digital age
Leading learning in a digital age

The 21st Century challenges leaders to perform in very different ways. Here, find out how some school leaders are embracing the digital age.