Improving Learning with ACER

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Transform Learning. Enhance Practice. The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) is an independent, not-for-profit research organisation that has been improving learning for more than 90 years. Improving Learning with ACER shares the latest research, insights into best practice and discussions with leading educators.

JAN 27

Field Notes Episode 5: A system approach to data (w/ Catholic Education South Australia)

How can systems develop and sustain a ‘data-literate school culture’? And why is this an important goal? In episode 5 of Field Notes, our education consultant Marc Kralj speaks with Jarrod Carter and Lisa Karanicolou from Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) about how they use evidence to help students thrive. They discuss key strategies, such as the use of data dashboards, system coaches and a system-wide focus on data efficacy, that have empowered schools to utilise data successfu...

31 min
12/06/2024

Field Notes Episode 4: Making sense of data in schools (w/ Mansfield State High School)

Educators have an enormous amount of data that they collect every day and use to inform their decisions. So how do you effectively collate this information, analyse it effectively and share insights with your school community? In this practical episode, Marc Kralj speaks with Jeff Broadway and Mark Redhead from Mansfield State High School in Queensland about how best to manage, plan and implement data in schools. Field Notes is a podcast that shares honest conversations with leading ed...

39 min
09/12/2024

Field Notes Episode 3: What makes an effective assessment? (w/Dr Jarrod Hingston)

In an increasingly-data filled world, how do you know what to focus on to inform teaching? In this insightful episode, Education Consultant Marc Kralj delves deep into a practical and research-informed discussion on assessment with Dr Jarrod Hingston, Director of School and Early Childhood Education Services. Together they unpack types of evidence, what makes an assessment effective, the future of assessment, and why it is important to ensure educators are reliably measuring learning g...

41 min
06/04/2024

Field Notes Episode 2: Supporting gifted and talented students (w/ Bernadette Bentley)

In this episode Marc Kralj speaks with Bernadette Bentley, Education Officer with Sydney Catholic Schools. Bernadette explains how gifted and talented students may be identified, as well as how to best support these students and continue to challenge them. Field Notes is a podcast that shares honest conversations with leading educational practitioners about how they use evidence to overcome challenges and improve learning outcomes for their students.

36 min
11/28/2023

Field Notes Episode 1: Using data to reengage readers (w/ Marist College Canberra)

How can you encourage reluctant students to enjoy reading? In this episode, Education Consultant Marc Kralj discusses how Marist College Canberra has effectively used their data to identify gaps, largely due to the COVID-19 disruption, and put in place strategies to ensure their students become engaged readers. Field Notes is a podcast that shares honest conversations with leading educational practitioners and how they use evidence to overcome challenges and improve learning outco...

16 min

5 Episodes

Transform Learning. Enhance Practice. The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) is an independent, not-for-profit research organisation that has been improving learning for more than 90 years. Improving Learning with ACER shares the latest research, insights into best practice and discussions with leading educators.

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Australian Council for Educational Research
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

5
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Improving Learning with ACER

Improving Learning with ACER

Episodes

Field Notes Episode 5: A system approach to data (w/ Catholic Education South Australia)

Field Notes Episode 4: Making sense of data in schools (w/ Mansfield State High School)

Field Notes Episode 3: What makes an effective assessment? (w/Dr Jarrod Hingston)

Field Notes Episode 2: Supporting gifted and talented students (w/ Bernadette Bentley)

Field Notes Episode 1: Using data to reengage readers (w/ Marist College Canberra)

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