Australian Educational Leader AEL Volume 42 Issue 1 PRINT

Australian Educational Leader AEL Volume 42 Issue 1 PRINT
Australian Educational Leader AEL Volume 42 Issue 1 PRINT version

ACEL’s Australian Educational Leader (AEL) publication, is recognised nationally and internationally as a practical journal for the exchange of current research, trends, and innovations. It is a valuable resource for accessing leading educational practice and theory with contemporary techniques and contexts.

Volume 42 Issue 1
Learning Spaces - From Architecture to Pedagogy

Welcome to the first edition of 2020 for the Australian Educational Leader (AEL). We are delighted to present ‘Learning Spaces - From Architecture to Pedagogy'. Our lead articles have been written by Michael Fullan and Dr Peter DeWitt. Other sections include a spotlight interview with The Hon Dan Tehan MP, book review, student voice and success stories.

Lead Articles


The battle of the century: Catastrophe versus evolutionary nirvana
Michael Fullan


Learning spaces: It’s more than just moving furniture
Dr Peter DeWitt

AEL Interview


Dan Tehan - Spotlight Interview

AEL Articles


Evidence for the impact of classroom design on learning: Implications for practice
Emeritus Professor Peter Barrett


Rebuild or refurbish? Reaping the rewards of a sustainable approach
Jayne Harrison


All innovative learning environments have one factor in common: A spatially active teacher
Vicky Leighton, Dr Terry Byers


Do school buildings really matter? It’s complicated…
Dr Arran Hamilton


From the Archives:
Creative harmony: Songlines for changing learning landscapes
Professor Louise Stoll

Success Stories


Authentic learning: Empowering students beyond the classroom
Julie Kemp, Sarah Lillywhite


Leading together: Innovations that have transformed Scoresby Secondary College
Gail Major


Connecting the curriculum: Interdisciplinary learning in a traditional school setting
Geoffrey Gates

ACEL Awards


Branch Awards

Book Reviews

All Learning is Social and Emotional (Nancy Frey, Douglas Fisher and Dominique Smith)
Reviewed by Paul Staniscia

Other Articles


Student Voice


AEL In Context



ACEL 2020
ISSN 1832–8245
40.00