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21 May 2019
Skills and training needs in the disability sector
Changes occurring in the disability sector as a result of the NDIS have significant implications for the training of support workers, and the trainers themselves. Kate Perkins and Justin Brown report.
Evaluating the effectiveness of professional development
06 May 2019
Louise Wignall describes an ACER evaluation of professional development programs for Vocational Education and Training (VET) teachers and assessors.
Understanding Australia’s offshore VET student experience
02 May 2019
The first study of Australian VET programs delivered overseas shows students enrol in order to gain English language skills that make them more employable, access to foreign cultures and opportunities to work overseas. Justin Brown reports.
Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility
16 April 2019
The Australian Council for Educational Research is leading a world first initiative to measure the long-term outcomes of Australian Government scholarships.
Validating professional standards for teachers
11 April 2019
An ACER report provides guidance to countries pursuing standards-based reforms on methods for ensuring their measures of teaching quality are valid.
Monitoring the impact of education investments in Timor-Leste
08 April 2019
Early findings from a study of a professional learning and mentoring program in Timor-Leste are showing positive results. Jennie Chainey reports.
Little J & Big Cuz – supporting successful transitions to school
04 April 2019
An ACER study reveals how an animated TV series supports Indigenous children’s transition to school by improving pedagogical approaches and bolstering pride and identity in Indigenous children.
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Skills and training needs in the disability sector
21 May 2019
Evaluating the effectiveness of professional development
06 May 2019
Understanding Australia’s offshore VET student experience
02 May 2019
Australia Awards Global Tracer Facility
16 April 2019
Validating professional standards for teachers
11 April 2019
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