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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.

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Collaborative professional learning: learning with and from each other

The project described in this paper targeted school resources strategically focused on achieving intended outcomes- improvements in student reading and writing. We used the vehicle of quality texts to engage students and foster a love of literature,..

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COVID 19 effects on student and teachers in NSW governments schools in 2020

The 2020 COVID-19 pandemic led to school closures across NSW, and also necessitated widespread changes to school teaching and learning practices. This research seeks to examine changes to student outcomes, teacher morale and teacher efficacy, as a re..

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Perceptions of Engineering among Senior Secondary and University Students

The aim of this research is to obtain an understanding of Australian senior secondary school students (Years 11 and 12) and University undergraduate engineering students in all year levels regarding their view of the engineering profession and how th..

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How do Schools Make Decisions About Supporting Students with Disability

This research project will be the first to examine the ways in which schools make decisions about the adjustments provided for students with disability. A better understanding of decision-making processes will lead to support for schools to make opti..

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The National SunSmart Schools Program: Impact on sun protection policies and practices in Australian primary schools

Abstract Issue addressed Overexposure to ultraviolet radiation during childhood is a significant determinant of lifetime skin cancer risk, but can be mitigated through primary schools' adoption of appropriate sun protection policies and practices. ..

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Getting Evidence Moving in Schools (GEMS)

Teaching is a dynamic profession and, as new evidence about teaching and learning emerges, new types of expertise are required by educators. Teachers must keep abreast of this evidence base and use it to continually refine their pedagogical skills. I..

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