Queensland School Reform Longitudinal Study Teachers' summary - abridged and edited
About the QSRLS
The Queensland School Reform Longitudinal Study (QSRLS) is the most extensive observation study of classroom practices conducted in Australia. It was commissioned by Education Queensland (EQ) and conducted by researchers from the School of Education, The University of Queensland, from 1998 to 2000.
The researchers made detailed observations and statistical analyses of 975 classroom lessons offered in 24 EQ schools over three years.
The Study sought to investigate possible relationships between school-based management practices and enhanced student outcomes, both academic and social.
The QSRLS Final Report identifies:
- productive approaches to classroom pedagogy and assessment
- features of effective leadership within schools
- ways to enhance the professionalism and professional learning communities of teachers.
The Final Report also identifies specific challenges for improving on observed patterns of educational practice.
The Final Report offers EQ a powerful and comprehensive set of messages for policy reform and realignment. It makes key recommendations to improve the quality of:
- teaching, learning and assessment
- leadership, management and administration.
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