ACER conducts research and capacity development that supports education systems to enhance the success and sustainability of teacher development initiatives.
This International Literacy Day, we’re using research in the Asia-Pacific region to highlight the importance of language of instruction to the education outcomes of children.
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Strengthening education in the Pacific
ACER is working with partners to improve quality and equity in learning in the Pacific Islands.
Understanding the impact of teacher development programs
A multi-year study has found students are more engaged in the classroom following the introduction of a new curriculum in Lao PDR.
Beyond reading and writing: reframing literacy
To enable children to adapt in a changing world, we must expand our understanding of literacy beyond academic achievement in reading and writing.
Investigating the impact of education reforms in Timor-Leste
New ACER research has found that school leader and teacher professional learning is helping to support curriculum reforms in Timor-Leste.
Lessons learned on research methodologies from assessing teaching quality
Over the past 5 years, the Australian Government’s Education Analytics Service has applied an adaptative approach to its multi-year study series, and has discovered valuable lessons on methodologies for future education research.