The Q Project is a five-year partnership between Monash University and the Paul Ramsay Foundation to understand and improve the quality use of research evidence in Australian schools.
It involves close collaboration with teachers, school leaders, policy-makers, researchers, research brokers and other key stakeholders across Australia.
The Q Project seeks to support educators to use research evidence better to improve teaching and learning.
To learn more, visit their website or join them on Twitter @MonashQProject
Webinar 1
Australian educators' use research in schools - report presentation
To improve the quality use of research in schools, we must first understand how research is currently being used. Drawing on the latest Q Survey report, ‘What, why, when and how: Australian educators’ use of research in schools’, this presentation shares 1,725 educators’ insights into their current practices and use of research evidence, as well as important considerations for improving the quality use of research in schools.
The session is interactive, asking participants for their reflections on the findings presented, suggesting challenges to be addressed and possible growth opportunities and resources.
Date: 26th July, 4pm – 5pm AEST
Presenters: Senior Research Fellow Dr. Jo Gleeson and Q Researcher Blake Cutler.
Webinar 2
Using evidence well as educators and leaders
Using evidence to inform education improvement is not enough. We need to be using evidence well.
However, what does it mean to use evidence well? What does it look like in practice? In addition, how can we enable and support it?
Drawing on the work of the Monash Q Project, this session will introduce the Quality Use of Research Evidence Framework, and share insights from nearly 500 educators on Using Research Well in Australian Schools.
A key aim of the session will be to stimulate reflection about our current evidence use practices and future improvement opportunities.
Date: 25th October, 4pm – 5pm AEDT
Presenters: Project Director, Associate Professor Mark Rickinson, and Senior Research Fellow Dr. Jo Gleeson
Cost:
Free to ACEL members
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