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NSW State Education Research Applications Process (SERAP) and research repository


Welcome to SERAP online, the portal for research in NSW government schools. SERAP online supports researchers wishing to apply to conduct research in NSW government schools through an online submission portal, and a repository for research literature relating to school education. Information about what to include in your application can be found in the SERAP Guidelines Refer to the User Guide for assistance using the online system. Additional information to guide your application can be found on our Resources page.

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The reversal and prevention of academic underachievement in gifted students

The purpose of this research was to investigate the phenomenon of underachievement in gifted students. This research was viewed through the lens of lived experience and underpinned by Bronfenbrenner’s (1979) Ecological Systems Theory which recognises..

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Using children's literature to teach marine science concepts

Globally, ocean health has become critically compromised due to compounding negative human impacts. Marine science education can play a key role in raising collective understanding of the vulnerability of marine environments and the importance of the..

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Impact of chronic health conditions and injury on school performance and health outcomes of children: pilot study

Report and Journal Articles of research for the overall objective is to examine school completion, education performance and health outcomes of children who have been hospitalised with an injury or a chronic health condition (i.e. diabetes, epilepsy,..

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The Archibull Prize 2020 Evaluation of Outcomes

The Archibull Prize is an innovative hands-on program that sees students research a local agriculture related area of investigation and express their findings through multimedia and art – specifically a life size fibreglass cow. ‘The Archies’, as the..

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Engagement with students in regional New South Wales during the COVID-19 learning-from-home period: School counsellors’ perspectives

This study will explore the ability for school counsellors to connect with students during the COVID-19 lockdown. Adopting a qualitative methodology, the proposal study will recruit AHPRA-approved school counsellors. Participants will take part in a ..

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Teaching in Pandemic Times: The Impact of the 2020 COVID-19 Learning-From-Home Experience on NSW Secondary Teachers

This study will explore the impact on secondary teachers in a NSW regional city of the 2020 COVID-19 learning-from-home period of schooling. Adopting a qualitative methodology, the proposed study will recruit 8-10 participants. Participants will be N..

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