Students with everyday resilience at school – or ‘academic buoyancy’ – are able to overcome setbacks and challenges that are typical of day-to-day school life.CESE's audio paper explains the importance of everyday resilience and shows how it can be supported by implementing What works best classroom practices.Access the practical guide and accompan…

When students set growth goals, they are more likely to persevere, to be engaged in their learning and to aspire to further their education. CESE's new audio paper provides practical tips to support students in setting and achieving growth goals.Access the full growth goal setting practical guide and related resources: https://education.nsw.gov.au/…

Welcome to the final episode of the special CESE eight-part podcast series. In this podcast, Mark Scott, Secretary of the NSW Department of Education, dives into what teacher collaboration looks like in practice and why it is important at Blue Haven Public School. Mark speaks with substantive principal and principal in residence literacy and numera…

Welcome to a special CESE eight-part podcast series. In this podcast, Mark Scott, Secretary of the NSW Department of Education, discusses what effective classroom management looks like in practice with Strathfield Girls High School principal, Angela Lyris, and students.To read the transcripts or access the 'What works best' resources go to: www.ces…

Welcome to a special CESE eight-part podcast series. In this podcast, Mark Scott, Secretary of the NSW Department of Education, speaks with Principal, Bob Willetts, and staff at Berry Public School to explore how they use data to provide students with effective feedback and inform their classroom practice.To read the transcripts or access the 'What…

Welcome to a special CESE eight-part podcast series. In this podcast, Mark Scott, Secretary of the NSW Department of Education, speaks with Principal, Paul Sheather, Deputy Principal, Ben Seldon, and students of Northern Beaches Secondary College, Balgowlah Boys Campus. Mark hears first-hand how the school’s focus on explicit teaching has helped it…

Welcome to a special CESE eight-part podcast series. In this podcast, Mark Scott, Secretary of the NSW Department of Education, speaks with Cecil Hills High School Principal, Mark Sutton, about how every student is known, valued and cared for in a large, comprehensive high school. Students give insights into some of the ways their school supports s…

In this episode Mark Scott, Secretary of the NSW Department of Education, speaks with Trangie Central School principal, Anne Holden and her students about how their school has embedded a culture of high expectations.Her students give insights into how those high expectations motivate them and provide them with a positive learning environment.To rea…

Welcome to a special CESE eight-part podcast series. In this episode, Mark Scott, Secretary of the NSW Department of Education, speaks with Rooty Hill High School principal, Christine Cawsey and her students about how Rooty Hill embeds assessment in school practice.From developing assessment-centred classrooms, to empowering students to identify an…

Welcome to a special CESE eight-part podcast series. In this podcast, Mark Scott, Secretary of the NSW Department of Education, speaks with Homebush West Public School principal, Estelle Southall and her students about how their school embeds effective feedback in their practices.She describes how students at Homebush West seek out and value feedba…

Join Dr Ben North, Dr Carina Dennis and Cate Stilwell as they discuss gifted education and CESE's research in this area.Dr Ben North is an Evidence Implementation Lead in CESE's Capability Building Team.Dr Carina Dennis is currently the Deputy Principal at James Ruse Agricultural High School.Cate Stilwell held the position of OC Teacher at Greenacr…

This audio paper is the full publication version of the 'What works best: 2020 update'. To listen to bite size chapters of this publication go to the What works best playlist: https://soundcloud.com/nsw-cese/sets/what-works-best-2020-update-chaptersThis publication is read by Rachel Smith, Samuel Cox and Vicki Russell.Read the full publication at: …

The 'What works best: 2020 update' outlines eight quality teaching practices that are known to support school improvement and enhance the learning outcomes of our students. The themes are not an exhaustive list of effective practices, but are a useful framework for teachers and school leaders to consider when deciding how to tackle student improvem…

The 'What works best: 2020 update' outlines eight quality teaching practices that are known to support school improvement and enhance the learning outcomes of our students. The themes are not an exhaustive list of effective practices, but are a useful framework for teachers and school leaders to consider when deciding how to tackle student improvem…

The 'What works best: 2020 update' outlines eight quality teaching practices that are known to support school improvement and enhance the learning outcomes of our students. The themes are not an exhaustive list of effective practices, but are a useful framework for teachers and school leaders to consider when deciding how to tackle student improvem…

The 'What works best: 2020 update' outlines eight quality teaching practices that are known to support school improvement and enhance the learning outcomes of our students. The themes are not an exhaustive list of effective practices, but are a useful framework for teachers and school leaders to consider when deciding how to tackle student improvem…

The 'What works best: 2020 update' outlines eight quality teaching practices that are known to support school improvement and enhance the learning outcomes of our students. The themes are not an exhaustive list of effective practices, but are a useful framework for teachers and school leaders to consider when deciding how to tackle student improvem…

The 'What works best: 2020 update' outlines eight quality teaching practices that are known to support school improvement and enhance the learning outcomes of our students. The themes are not an exhaustive list of effective practices, but are a useful framework for teachers and school leaders to consider when deciding how to tackle student improvem…

The 'What works best: 2020 update' outlines eight quality teaching practices that are known to support school improvement and enhance the learning outcomes of our students. The themes are not an exhaustive list of effective practices, but are a useful framework for teachers and school leaders to consider when deciding how to tackle student improvem…

This is part one of an eight part 'What works best 2020: update' audio paper.The 'What works best: 2020 update' outlines eight quality teaching practices that are known to support school improvement and enhance the learning outcomes of our students. The themes are not an exhaustive list of effective practices, but are a useful framework for teacher…

Coonabarabran High School Principal, Mary Doolan and CESE’s Rydr Tracy, discuss how Coonabarabran has applied the evidence base from ‘What works best’ in their school. CESE’s 'What works best' resources support schools and teachers to use evidence-based teaching practices that are known to improve student outcomes. Read the new 'What works best' re…

This audio paper explores how Blue Haven Public School has achieved rapid and substantial improvements in student academic performance through evidence-based practices. Read by Sally Kohlmayer, CESE.Read the full case study: https://www.cese.nsw.gov.au/publications-filter/blue-haven-public-school-case-study…

This three-part audio paper summarises the gifted education research base. It synthesises the best-quality available research into the learning characteristics of gifted students. It also provides summaries of the research on effective practices in gifted education for schools and teachers.Read by Dr Ben North and Dr Carina Dennis, CESE.Read the fu…

This three-part audio paper summarises the gifted education research base. It synthesises the best-quality available research into the learning characteristics of gifted students. It also provides summaries of the research on effective practices in gifted education for schools and teachers.Read by Dr Ben North and Dr Carina Dennis, CESE.Read the fu…

This three-part audio paper summarises the gifted education research base. It synthesises the best-quality available research into the learning characteristics of gifted students. It also provides summaries of the research on effective practices in gifted education for schools and teachers.Read by Dr Ben North and Dr Carina Dennis, CESE.Read the fu…

This is part of a series of case studies, highlighting how effective wellbeing practice supports learning in local contexts.By NSW Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation

This is part of a series of case studies, highlighting how effective wellbeing practice supports learning in local contexts.By NSW Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation

This is part of a series of case studies, highlighting how effective wellbeing practice supports learning in local contexts.By NSW Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation

This is part of a series of case studies, highlighting how effective wellbeing practice supports learning in local contexts.By NSW Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation

This is part of a series of case studies, highlighting how effective wellbeing practice supports learning in local contexts.By NSW Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation

This audio paper explores the most effective ways of supporting students to develop key capabilities such as critical and creative thinking.Read by Kate Griffiths, CESE.Read full report: https://www.cese.nsw.gov.au/publications-filter/general-capabilitiesBy NSW Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation

This is chapter 7 of 'What works best: Evidence-based practices to help improve NSW student performance'. For the full publication:https://www.cese.nsw.gov.au/publications-filter/what-works-best-evidence-based-practices-to-help-improve-nsw-student-performanceBy NSW Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation

This is chapter 6 of 'What works best: Evidence-based practices to help improve NSW student performance'. For the full publication:www.cese.nsw.gov.au/publications-fi…ent-performanceBy NSW Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation

This is chapter 5 of 'What works best: Evidence-based practices to help improve NSW student performance'. For the full publication:www.cese.nsw.gov.au/publications-fi…ent-performanceBy NSW Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation

This is chapter 4 of 'What works best: Evidence-based practices to help improve NSW student performance'. For the full publication:www.cese.nsw.gov.au/publications-fi…ent-performanceBy NSW Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation

This is chapter 3 of 'What works best: Evidence-based practices to help improve NSW student performance'. For the full publication:www.cese.nsw.gov.au/publications-fi…ent-performanceBy NSW Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation

This is chapter 2 of 'What works best: Evidence-based practices to help improve NSW student performance'. For the full publication:www.cese.nsw.gov.au/publications-fi…ent-performanceBy NSW Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation

This is chapter 1 of 'What works best: Evidence-based practices to help improve NSW student performance'. For the full publication:www.cese.nsw.gov.au/publications-fi…ent-performanceBy NSW Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation

This is the introduction for 'What works best: Evidence-based practices to help improve NSW student performance'. For the full publication:https://www.cese.nsw.gov.au/publications-filter/what-works-best-evidence-based-practices-to-help-improve-nsw-student-performanceBy NSW Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation

What works best in schools to improve student outcomes? This paper will look at the following seven themes from the growing bank of evidence. 1. Setting high expectations (9:58) 2. Using explicit teaching practices (8:02) 3. Providing effective feedback (6:28) 4. Using data to inform future practice (7:57) 5. Establishing and maintaining effective …

This audio paper summarises four evidence-based practices to improve student literacy and numeracy outcomes at school. 1. Intervene early and maintain the focus2. Know what students can do and target teaching accordingly3. Have clear and transparent learning goals, and4. Focus on teacher professional learning that improves the teaching of literacy …

CESE talks to school leaders from two NSW schools about how they provide a supportive learning environment for their students.Featuring: Samuel Cox, CESE.Murray Kitteringham and Melanie Check, Sir Joseph Banks High School.Helen Polios, Whalan Public School.Read full report: https://www.cese.nsw.gov.au/publications-filter/supporting-students-learnin…

This audio paper explores how student wellbeing is defined, the relationship between wellbeing, schools and outcomes, and school elements in improving student wellbeing.Read by Kate Griffiths, CESE.www.cese.nsw.gov.au/ / Read full report: www.cese.nsw.gov.au/publications-filter/student-wellbeing-literature-review…

Emerging evidence suggests that the NSW government-school community is increasingly concerned about the workload of its principals. CESE commissioned Deloitte to conduct an independent research study into principal workload and time use. This audio paper looks at some of the key findings: • What tasks do principals spend their time on? • Is the cur…

This audio paper summarises the evidence on the effectiveness of school-based anti-bullying interventions, and describes the characteristics common to effective interventions. A significant body of research indicates that school-based anti-bullying interventions can be successful in reducing bullying behaviours. Effective anti-bullying intervention…

Have you ever wondered why some high performing schools are able to achieve great educational outcomes? This audio paper looks at a group of high performing schools in the NSW Fairfield network and the effective practices they use.Read by Natalie Johnston-Anderson, CESE.Read full report: https://www.cese.nsw.gov.au/publications-filter/sustaining-su…

Cognitive load theory is a theory of how the human brain learns and stores knowledge. It was recently described by British educationalist Dylan Wiliam as 'the single most important thing for teachers to know'. Grounded in a robust evidence base, cognitive load theory provides support for explicit models of instruction.Read by Sally Kohlmayer, CESE.…

Thinking evaluatively is important for identifying what works and encouraging continuous improvement. This audio paper sets out five conditions for effective evaluation in education, giving practical advice for both educators and policy makers.Read by Rydr Tracy, CESE.www.cese.nsw.gov.au/ / Read full report: https://www.cese.nsw.gov.au/publications…

In this podcast, Head Teacher, Ben North, and Deputy Principals, Karyn O’Brien and Daniel French, give an insight into how data can make a difference in schools. They discuss why knowing how to use data is important for teachers, the available tools and resources, and give examples of where using data has improved student engagement and achievement…

This audio paper describes six effective practices common to NSW government schools that achieved high growth in NAPLAN between 2010 and 2014. These High Value-Add (HVA) schools showed a strong positive institutional culture that emphasised academic, professional and personal development and strong engagement among students, teachers and the leader…