RESEARCH AND EVALUATION

Interim research and evaluation reports

PrimaryConnections is constantly being revised and improved. To ensure the effectiveness of the program, the impact of PrimaryConnections on different groups is assessed and the conclusions used to refine the teaching and learning materials. The reports show a strong, positive influence of PrimaryConnections on confidence and self-efficacy.

To learn more see the Interim research and evaluation reports below:

1. Case study teachers' experience of PrimaryConnections (2006)1
2. Professional Learning Facilitators workshop: January 20061
3. Trial school principals' expectations of the programme and perceptions of its impact1
4. Professional Learning Facilitators: Confidence, self-efficacy, activities as at end of term 1, 20061
5. Professional Learning Facilitator Focus Group: October 20062
6. Professional Learning Facilitators: Confidence, self-efficacy, activities as at end of term 3, 20061
7. Trial teachers' activities and perceptions at the end of term 1, 20061
8. Professional Learning Facilitators workshop: January 20071
9. University science educators' workshop: February 20071
10. University science educators' workshop: July 20071
11. NSW Professional Learning Facilitators workshop: July 20071
12. WA Professional Learning Facilitators workshop: September 20071
13. NSW and QLD Curriculum Leader workshops: June, July and September 20073
14. QLD, NSW and TAS Curriculum Leader Workshops: October 2007 - February 20081
15. Impact of PrimaryConnections on students' science processes, literacies of science and attitudes towards science: August 20081, 4
16. Trial teachers' perceptions of the implementation of PrimaryConnections at their schools in Term 1/2 of 2008: August 20081
17. Professional Learning Facilitators: Activities as at end of Term 1/2, 2008: August 20081
Small Study – Big Success Story: PrimaryConnections Incorporating Indigenous Perspectives Pilot Study Report5

1 Mark W Hackling, Edith Cowan University
2 Ms Louise Rostron, Professional Learning Support Officer, PrimaryConnections
3 Ms Kathryn Edmondson, PrimaryConnections Project Officer
4 Vaughan Prain, La Trobe University
5 Robyn Bull, PrimaryConnections Project Coordinator/Indigenous Perspectives Coordinator