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Media release
How long it takes to learn English
New large-scale Australian study shows school students learning English need long-term support.
Article
Some students learning English can take at least 6 years to catch up to their peers. How can we support them better?
Our new research found it can take many years for students to develop the English language skills they need.
Project
Learning English while learning the curriculum
This project investigated how long it takes Australian students learning English as an additional language (EAL) to develop the level of English required to equitably participate in curriculum learning.
Research summary
How long it takes to learn English while learning the curriculum
This research summary describes an AERO research project that explored how long it takes Australian students learning English as an additional language (EAL) to develop the English language skills necessary to participate equitably in curriculum learning.
Research report
How long it takes to learn English while learning the curriculum
This report presents research into how long it takes students in New South Wales government schools learning English as an additional language to develop the level of English required to equitably participate in curriculum learning.
Research report
National early career teacher mentoring and induction support
This report considers the appropriateness of national early career mentoring and induction support for early childhood education and care (ECEC) teachers.
Research report
National professional practice network for educators and teachers
This report considers the appropriateness of a national professional practice network for teachers and educators working in early childhood education and care and outside school hours care.
Research report
Evidence-based practices in school settings for student wellbeing
This report provides insights into strategies and interventions that improve aspects of wellbeing linked to learning.
Discussion paper
Play-based learning with intentionality
This discussion paper synthesises evidence related to intentional teaching in early childhood.
Explainer
Attention and focus
Attention and focus are essential for students to process and retain new information effectively. Attention refers to the selective focus of conscious thought on specific information, allowing students to engage meaningfully with learning tasks. Engagement encompasses how students behave, feel and think as they actively participate in learning activities.
Media release
Intentional teaching and purposeful play boosts early education success
Effective intentional teaching is critical for maximising children’s learning and development outcomes, particularly for children experiencing disadvantage, according to a new discussion paper from the Australian Education Research Organisation (AERO) released today.
Explainer
Knowledge and memory
Learning depends fundamentally on how students process and retain information. Knowledge refers to the facts, concepts and procedures that students acquire through experience and education – their theoretical and practical understanding of subjects. That knowledge is stored in long-term memory so that it can be retrieved for later use.