Anti bullying interventions in schools

This literature review provides the evidence base for the department’s 2017 anti-bullying strategy.

Classroom management

The literature review defines classroom management, provides a brief overview of classroom management research and characteristics of effective classroom management strategies.

Cognitive load theory

This paper describes the research on cognitive load theory and what it means for more effective teaching practice.

Effective reading instruction in the early years of school

This paper summarises the research regarding why phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension are important, as well as how they should be taught in the classroom.

Revisiting gifted education

This literature review summarises the gifted education research base. It synthesises the best-quality available research into the learning characteristics of gifted students.

Student wellbeing

This review explores how student wellbeing is defined; the relationship between wellbeing, schools and outcomes; school elements in improving student wellbeing; and student wellbeing policies in Australia.