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Bridging the divide between
educational research and practice
The Quality Teaching Academy works in partnership with the Teachers and Teaching Research Centre (TTRC), which undertakes rigorous educational research in areas of:
- Pedagogical reform and teacher development
- School leadership and educational reform
- Aspirations and equity
- STEM education
The Quality Teaching Academy invests all proceeds directly into research. Our professional development isn’t just “evidence-informed” or “based on research” – it has been subjected to rigorous evaluation in large-scale studies in schools. This enables us to support teachers in lifting student achievement and address the evolving needs of Australian education.
The current program of research examining Quality Teaching Rounds, Building Capacity for Quality Teaching in Australian Schools, is unlike anything else in Australian educational research. It comprises a comprehensive suite of studies over five years, including four large-scale randomised controlled trials and multiple case studies across school contexts and jurisdictions.
Key research findings
Over the past two decades, Quality Teaching Rounds (QTR) has been rigorously evaluated through multiple studies. This extensive educational research has demonstrated that QTR is a powerful approach to teacher professional development with significant impact on:
Quality Teaching Rounds has led to increased student learning outcomes by 25% in mathematics. This is equivalent to two months additional learning over the eight-month intervention period.
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Quality Teaching Rounds has significant impact on the quality of teaching for teachers at all career levels, regardless of school context.
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Quality Teaching Rounds improves teacher morale, wellbeing and professional engagement.
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Quality Teaching Rounds creates the dynamic conditions necessary to revitalise and enhance school culture, enabling teachers to focus on the core business of teaching and learning.
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Quality Teaching Rounds breaks down barriers, bringing teachers together to engage in purposeful and powerful collaborative practice. It builds the self and collective efficacy of teachers.
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Beginning teachers experience greater confidence and stronger professional relationships through participation in Quality Teaching Rounds.
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Many experienced teachers report feeling rejuvenated and reinvigorated by participating in Quality Teaching Rounds.
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