Australian Educational Leader AEL Volume 40 Issue 4 PRINT

Australian Educational Leader AEL Volume 40 Issue 4 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 40 Issue 4
Leading Knowledge Communities

Welcome to the last edition of Volume 40 of the Australian Educational Leader (AEL). We are delighted to present theme ‘Leading Knowledge Communities'. The lead articles have been written by Professor Emeritus Brian J. Caldwell, Lyn Sharratt and Bryan Goodwin. Other sections include a spotlight interview with Dr Alma Harris and Dr Michelle Jones, recaps of the ACEL 2018 Early Childhood Conference and the ACEL 2018 National Conference, book review, Resources in Action focus, success stories and more.

Lead Articles


It’s time for a new narrative on leading learning communities in Australia
Professor Emeritus Brian J. Caldwell


Leading with Knowledge in Communities of Practice
Lyn Sharratt


Anyone? Anyone? Curiosity.
Bryan Goodwin

AEL Interview


Alma Harris and Michelle Jones - Spotlight Interview

AEL Articles


Eight key evidence-based teaching strategies for all levels of education
Emeritus Professor Garry Hornby


Should school leaders give a Gonski (2.0)?
Professor Jeffrey S. Brooks, Matthew Sinclair


Shaping culture
Dr Phil Ridden


Beyond four walls? Professional learning communities with in and between schools
Dr Alma Harris, Dr Michelle Jones

Success Stories


Intuitive relational leadership: Connecting with community
Tammie Meehan


The importance of 'knowing thy impact': Our Visible Learning narrative
Shane Crawford


Hyper Science: A program to encourage future innovators of Australia
Katrina Prender

ACEL Awards


Branch & National Awards

Book Reviews


Visible Learning: Feedback (John Hattie and Shirley Clarke)
Reviewed by: Anne Foale

Other Articles


ACEL Early Childhood Conference 2018: Encourage, Teach, Support - Event Recap


ACEL 2018 National Conference: Evidence and Experience


Legal Q&A - Schools and the Law
Dr Keith Tronc


AEL In Context

ACEL 2018
ISSN 1832–8245
40.00