An Evidence-Based Approach to School Innovation and Improvement

Based on the findings of the largest ever study of educational innovation and improvement in Australian schools, these research findings highlight the most effective new techniques and processes for improving learning outcomes for students. 107 schools took part in this study, each applying an innovation from a particular category across early literacy, mathematics, ICT the middle years and more, and the analysis of the findings explores the role of leadership, strategies for managing innovations and the importance of instructional flexibility.

With its broad remit and thorough empirical approach, this project is of immediate importance to anyone interested in solid, tested school improvement, including researchers, teacher educators, administrators and policy makers.