Research

Elements of the Schools Action Plan 2008 include:

• investigation of mechanisms to involve the school sector more closely in decision-making on research proposals
• sharing research results across the sector
• identifying research funding sources where UWS/sector partnerships could leverage funding.

Progress with these will be added to this site as it occurs.

Recent media releases on school or youth-related research projects

Information on school-related research grant projects funded in 2008 and 2007

Playing for Success - Exploring the benefits of play in supporting children at risk of anti-social behaviour

Refugee Literacy Intervention – targeted literacy support to humanitarian refugee students in the Western Sydney region

Success in Indigenous Education – exploration of optimum conditions for academic and life success for Aboriginal school students

Truly Gifted Research – exploration of the impact of educational settings on the well-being of gifted children

Better Life for Rural Boys – how to improve educational and life outcomes for boys in rural areas

Getting a Sporting Chance – exploration of the benefits of participation in school-based sports academies on the personal development of Indigenous Australians

Supporting Local Communities – exploration of the impact of school community support projects on quality of life and mental wellbeing

Tapping the Pulse of Youth – exploration of the attitudes and aspirations of the youth of Southwestern Sydney

Understanding Self-Harm – study of self-harm and risk-taking behaviours amongst high school students in Western Sydney

Is Pre-vocational Training Effective – exploration of the success of pre-vocational training in improving uptake and completion rates for apprenticeships

Sustainable Learning for Teachers – development of models for professional development of school teachers through the Innovation in Science, Technology and Mathematics (ASISTM) program

Globalisation and Teacher Movements – exploration of globalisation and multi-cultural factors in Australian education

Enhancing Access and Equity – development of benchmarks for early childhood education access, equity and starting school developmental outcomes

Positive Behaviour for Learning – investigation of the Positive Behaviour for Learning approach to improve student learning and behaviour

Teacher Secondments – investigation of whether qualified school teachers already employed in Australian schools are also employed in university settings to train teachers, and how these arrangements work.

Music Therapy Intervention – evaluation of the effect of music therapy on the educational outcomes of school students who are attending a specialist education rehabilitation program

Reading for Life – testing the impact of a new reading intervention to help young children experiencing reading difficulties to reach their full potential

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