Centre for Education Policy and Practice

Centre for Education Policy and Practice

The Centre for Education Policy and Practice promotes the interconnection between research, policy and practice. The Centre investigates the impact of policy and practice in terms of research evidence of what works to meet learners' needs and improve learning outcomes, but also examines ways in which research can be informed by a thorough understanding of the perspectives of policy makers and practitioners. The work of the Centre, addressing all levels of education and training, is organised around three themes: effective teaching; effective institutional leadership; and effective system leadership.

Effective Institutional Leadership

The Centre supports research and disseminates knowledge about effective leadership of educational institutions, including knowledge about best practices in recruiting and developing effective leaders, and the practices of high-performing and improving education and training institutions nationally and internationally. The Centre works closely with, and provides support to ACER programs and units undertaking projects in these areas.

Effective System Leadership

The Centre supports research and disseminates knowledge about effective policies and strategies for improving systems of education and training institutions. The work seeks to understand and support system-level initiatives to meet learners' needs and improve learning outcomes. The Centre works closely with, and provides support to ACER programs and units undertaking projects in these areas.

Effective Teaching

The Centre supports research and disseminates knowledge about effective teaching practices, effective approaches to initial teacher education, effective professional learning, and the performance management of teachers. The Centre works closely with, and provides support to ACER programs and units undertaking projects in these areas.