Research and Practice Library
The articles and resources in our Research and Practice Library form a contemporary evidence base for the teaching and learning of reading and viewing; writing and representing; speaking and listening.
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Explore articles and resources from the collection with a Curriculum focus:
Pillar 1: The Five Pillars of Effective Writing Instruction
The authors introduce two Year 6 teachers who share the first of five pillars – purposeful planning, that underlies their deliberate, transformative writing practices. Purposeful planning involves working backwards from a clear goal to position children as intentional...
Teaching & Learning through Children’s Literature. Connecting Thinking to the act of Reading.
A call for the use of quality children’s literature in the primary classroom. Reference: English, R. In ALEA Practical Literacy: The Early and Primary Years, 2026. Robyn English (1)Download
Two path strong: Growing a Gumbaynggirr future
A NSW school is developing a curriculum which features the local Indigenous First Nation Language, Gumbaynggirr. Reference/Author: Durksen, T. Edu Research Matters. https://blog.aare.edu.au/2026/07/13/two-path-strong-growing-a-gumbaynggirr-future/
How we went from yes to no. Not now. Not here
Calls for Victorian government to allow successful public schools to continue to use pedagogical approaches which are outside the current mandates for public schools. Reference: Martyn, L. How we went from yes to no. Not now. Not here. (2026, May 25) Edu Research...
You can teach that: Teaching First Nations perspectives
A suite of videos & teaching resources from First Nations academics, commentators, and writers, that explore how to use their insights in the English classroom. Reference: You can teach that: Teaching first nations perspectives. (VATE) Victorian Association for...
Generative AI and Indigenous education: The genuine risks to knowledge sovereignty
Discusses the benefits and challenges of using AI while acknowledging that “Indigenous knowledge is inherently relational” and therefore needs to be always contextualised in relation to peoples and countries. Reference: Alterator, S., Maddox,A., Southerton,C. &...
Explore articles and resources from the collection with a Policy focus:
AERO Shock: Why won’t the government reveal its secret report?
Questions are raised regarding the recent review of AERO and the policies which impact on schools as the report ,which included public feedback, has not yet been released. Reference: Bacalja,A. Edu Research Matters....
The real challenge for education policy: Autonomy over what?
Policies which suggest that public school autonomy is in the interest of educators and the wider public is questioned, especially in regard to the resources needed to support individual schools and their communities. Reference: Hogan, A. Edu Research Matters....
Want to support learners with refugee backgrounds? Start with recognition
Calls for improved identification of refugee students in order to develop targeted programs addressing wellbeing as well as academic support. Reference: Ai Ling Sim. Want to support learners with refugee backgrounds? Start with recognition. (2026, May 18) Edu Research...
Teachers need hard hats. Can AITSL lead the change?
Similar to the structural changes made for the protection of workers in the construction industry, this article calls for the current AITSL review of the APST to include the embedding of psychosocial safety as teachers in contemporary educational contexts. Reference:...
Holding the National Story: Truth, Memory and Social Cohesion in a Fractured Age or Why Libraries Matter More than Ever.
Australia Reads. Why galleries, libraries, archives and museums (GLAM) help to include everyone in a national story that helps to build social cohesion. Reference: Behrendt, L. Holding the National Story: Truth, Memory and Social Cohesion in a Fractured Age or Why...
The right to belong, the right to flourish.
Argues that an equitable literacy education must acknowledge and build on the languages and ways of meaning making that children bring to school. Reference: Fray, L., Aukerman, M., & Birch, R. The right to belong, the right to flourish. (2026, April 20) Edu...
Explore articles and resources from the collection with a Pedagogy focus:
Pillar 5: The Five Pillars of Effective Writing Instruction – The Writing Cycle
The final episode in the effective writing series emphasises how teachers demonstrate the non-linear requirements of the writing process that involves careful scheduling and editing of writing stages along with targeted conferencing, goal setting and personal...
Pillar 4: The Five Pillars of Effective Writing Instruction – Mastery Through High-Impact Writing
Part 4 of the series relates to how the teachers De and Danielle, plan to deepen students’ understanding of the writing craft and their personal writing identities. Their planning for high-impact teaching involves scheduling master classes, and author visits, using...
Pillar 3: The Five Pillars of Effective Writing Instruction – Independence in Writing
In this episode, teachers De and Danielle explain their understanding of independence in writing that is firmly anchored in routines and structures, clearly defined learning intentions, understanding of metalanguage and focused stages of...
Pillar 2: The Five Pillars of Effective Writing Instruction – Quality Writing
Again, the hosts focus on the core beliefs of two Year 6 teachers. In this session, the teachers reveal their daily mission - to model and carefully build consistent, structured frameworks that enable all students to grow in confidence and know there is an expectation...
Two path strong: Growing a Gumbaynggirr future
A NSW school is developing a curriculum which features the local Indigenous First Nation Language, Gumbaynggirr. Reference/Author: Durksen, T. Edu Research Matters. https://blog.aare.edu.au/2026/07/13/two-path-strong-growing-a-gumbaynggirr-future/
How we went from yes to no. Not now. Not here
Calls for Victorian government to allow successful public schools to continue to use pedagogical approaches which are outside the current mandates for public schools. Reference: Martyn, L. How we went from yes to no. Not now. Not here. (2026, May 25) Edu Research...
Explore articles and resources from the collection with a Reading focus:
The Power of Connection, Context and Meaning in Spelling
A helpful reminder that spelling needs to be taught in a context which includes a focus on both reading and writing. Reference: Topfer, C. In ALEA Practical Literacy: The Early and Primary Years, 2026. Christine Topfer (1)Download
Readers who ponder: The case for developing ethical understanding through picture books in the primary classroom
A teacher librarian demonstrates the important role of picture books in developing children’s understandings about the issues they meet in everyday life. Reference: Bertali, B. NSW Teachers Federation Centre for Professional Learning Journal of Professional learning....
Teaching & Learning through Children’s Literature. Connecting Thinking to the act of Reading.
A call for the use of quality children’s literature in the primary classroom. Reference: English, R. In ALEA Practical Literacy: The Early and Primary Years, 2026. Robyn English (1)Download
Representations of Disability in Picturebooks: Issues of Inclusivity and Literary Quality
Examines quality children’s literature and the importance of positive representations of disability for young readers. Reference: Niland, A. (2026). Representations of Disability in Picturebooks: Issues of Inclusivity and Literary Quality. Educ. Sci. 2026, 16(5), 798;...
Decoding Is Not Enough: Connecting Word Reading to Meaning in Early Literacy
A reminder that phonics instruction is most useful when it is supported by a focus on meaning through the accompanying development of vocabulary and comprehension. Reference: Jennerjohn, A., Rutherford-Quach, S. & Cassidy, L. Decoding is not enough: Connecting...
Reaching Australian readers: Report release and key takeaways
Australia Reads What are the most effective strategies for getting more Australians reading? The newly released Reaching Australian readers report offers insights and takeaways for the industry. New national research from Monash University, in collaboration with...
Explore articles and resources from the collection with a Writing focus:
Pillar 5: The Five Pillars of Effective Writing Instruction – The Writing Cycle
The final episode in the effective writing series emphasises how teachers demonstrate the non-linear requirements of the writing process that involves careful scheduling and editing of writing stages along with targeted conferencing, goal setting and personal...
Pillar 4: The Five Pillars of Effective Writing Instruction – Mastery Through High-Impact Writing
Part 4 of the series relates to how the teachers De and Danielle, plan to deepen students’ understanding of the writing craft and their personal writing identities. Their planning for high-impact teaching involves scheduling master classes, and author visits, using...
The Power of Connection, Context and Meaning in Spelling
A helpful reminder that spelling needs to be taught in a context which includes a focus on both reading and writing. Reference: Topfer, C. In ALEA Practical Literacy: The Early and Primary Years, 2026. Christine Topfer (1)Download
Pillar 3: The Five Pillars of Effective Writing Instruction – Independence in Writing
In this episode, teachers De and Danielle explain their understanding of independence in writing that is firmly anchored in routines and structures, clearly defined learning intentions, understanding of metalanguage and focused stages of...
Pillar 2: The Five Pillars of Effective Writing Instruction – Quality Writing
Again, the hosts focus on the core beliefs of two Year 6 teachers. In this session, the teachers reveal their daily mission - to model and carefully build consistent, structured frameworks that enable all students to grow in confidence and know there is an expectation...
Pillar 1: The Five Pillars of Effective Writing Instruction
The authors introduce two Year 6 teachers who share the first of five pillars – purposeful planning, that underlies their deliberate, transformative writing practices. Purposeful planning involves working backwards from a clear goal to position children as intentional...
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