About us
The Teachers and Teaching Research Centre (TTRC) sits within the School of Education and the College of Human and Social Futures. It conducts and translates rigorous, relevant, and meaningful research to address the most pressing challenges in education.
Our mission is to conduct and translate rigorous, relevant, and meaningful educational research. We are dedicated to generating knowledge that informs educational practice and policy, with the ultimate goal of improving student outcomes, transforming lives and communities, and sustaining fulfilling careers in education.
The TTRC is an Australian leader in the following research areas:
- Quality teaching
- Initial teacher education
- Teacher development
- School change
- Leadership
- Student aspirations
- Equity
- STEM education
A new strategic plan in 2023 formalised the TTRC’s research priorities for the next five-year period:
- Build capacity for quality teaching
- Enhance education systems
- Advance social justice through education
Our strategic plan guides the research we undertake and confirms our commitment to advocating for social change through education.
TTRC Strategic Plan
2023-2028
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