Research & Policy



Research & Policy

Examination of practices and outcomes aimed at an evidential base for enhanced student learning outcomes and teacher professional growth.

  • Access to leading edge research and innovation capability and infrastructure
  • Developing and maximising STEM skills and knowledge
  • Examination, collation and deep analysis of education data to identify trends and patterns, best practice and future STEM education approaches
  • Assist in the transition of STEM knowledge into innovative practices
  • How to successfully implement evidence based programs and practice and provision of policy advice based on contemporary thinking about comparative international practices

Mathematics Education Research Group

Advancing the teaching and learning of mathematics in early childhood, primary, secondary and tertiary settings.

Science Education Research Group

Building professional knowledge by undertaking high quality science education research which informs, challenges and transforms the learning and teaching of science across learning communities.

Digital Education Research Group

Through its ongoing programme of research, teaching and consultancy this group continues to be one of the leading academic centres for educational technology and educational media in Australia and beyond.

Fleer's Conceptual Playworld

A play-based model of teaching young children to form concepts in STEM