Quality Teaching in Australian Schools

Quality Teaching in Australian Schools - "This report is a stocktake of recent research into quality teaching and school leadership, prepared in consultation with professional organisations and members of the teaching profession in each State and Territory. The study has reviewed Australian and international research generated over the past five years, using ‘best evidence synthesis’ methodology. This technique involves identifying, collecting, reviewing, and interpreting relevant studies; drawing empirically grounded, theoretically informed conclusions from each of them; and synthesising the results. The report identifies a range of professional attributes and practices that have a positive impact on student outcomes. Importantly, it shows that the skills and knowledge of teachers and school leaders can be strengthened through ongoing professional development, reflection and dialogue. It also shows that quality teaching and school leadership do not involve applying a predetermined set of methods. They are contextual and dynamic."