Teaching and learning – maximising our investment in Australian schools

14 May 2013

© Commonwealth of Australia 2013
ISBN 978-1-74229-814-6

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MEMBERSHIP OF THE COMMITTEE	(PDF 269KB)
PREFACE	(PDF 5KB)
RECOMMENDATIONS	(PDF 27KB)
CHAPTER 1 - Introduction	(PDF 76KB)
Referral Conduct of the inquiry Other inquiries Structure of the report Note on references Acknowledgements
CHAPTER 2 - Education in Australia: a background	(PDF 194KB)
The role of the Commonwealth and the states and territories School funding Conclusion
CHAPTER 3 - Australia's performance	(PDF 349KB)
Australian performance in international and national testing Educational outcomes for different groups of students Other factors that influence student achievement Conclusion
CHAPTER 4 - Selection, training and registration of teachers	(PDF 309KB)
Introduction Quality teachers Entry to education courses Teacher training courses Registration of teachers – managing supply and ensuring quality
CHAPTER 5 - Career development, retention and professional learning of teachers	(PDF 268KB)
Introduction Teacher career development and progression Teacher retention Ongoing professional learning and support
CHAPTER 6 - Conclusion	(PDF 13KB)
APPENDIX 1	(PDF 28KB)
Submissions received Additional information received Answers to questions on notice
APPENDIX 2 - Witnesses who appeared before the committee	(PDF 9KB)
APPENDIX 3	(PDF 346KB)

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Committee Secretary
Senate Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Committees
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Phone:	+61 2 6277 3521
Fax:	+61 2 6277 5706
Email:	eewr.sen@aph.gov.au