All guides: Education and Teacher Preparation: Websites

Professional organisations and programs

Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) Cunningham Library
Australian educational research resources. Access collections of research papers, reports, and learning and teaching materials.
Aussie educator
Australian education information for early childhood, primary, secondary and tertiary levels; teachers; curriculum; educational resources and tools; conferences and events; calendar and other specialist education information.
Australian Association for Research in Education
AARE is a national association supporting education research at all levels.
Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA)
The NQF establishes higher standards for all education and care services in Australia so children to age 13 years get the best start in life.
Early Childhood Australia
This early childhood advocacy organisation supports young children and their families, as well as professionals working in ECE and childcare.
Early Years Learning Framework Professional Learning Program
These videos provide educators who work alone or in small settings with a learning experience that mimics a professional group conversation. They can be used as learning tools in staff meetings or training institutions.
ECA Code of Ethics
ECA Code of Ethics was first developed in 1990 by a national working party, with considerable input from the early childhood field.
Primary English Teaching Association Australia
PETAA is active in providing professional learning, supporting researchers, and publishing classroom-focused materials for primary school educators.

Disability and inclusive education support

Victoria Education and Training - Program for students with disabilities
This toolkit provides information, strategies and tools that are designed to assist school leadership teams and teachers achieve improved or enhanced learning and teaching practices for all students, including those with disabilities.
Power Up! Apps for Kids with Special Needs and Learning Differences
Apps are arranged by challenge area and difficulty level. Each challenge area provides an overview with a list of typical challenges that kids face; help for choosing apps that match kids' needs; and further resources. You'll also find Power Tips with ideas for other activities.
Australian Sports Commission's Disability specific sports and organisations
Six training modules designed to address the diverse needs of those with disabilities in sport, schools and the community. Includes practical workshops on sport and physical activity to encourage their inclusion.

Evaluating information sources

The CRAAP test

Evaluate your sources using the CRAAP test to find reliable, quality information.

• Currency: when was it created?
• Relevance: is it on my topic?
• Authority: is it by an expert?
• Accuracy: is it correct?
• Purpose: why was it created?

The SIFT method

Evaluate web and social media sources in 4 moves using the SIFT method.

• Stop - think before using a source.
• Investigate where it is from.
• Find alternative sources.
• Trace claims, quotes and media.

Fact checking

Fact checking is an important skill. Find out how to assess and verify your sources with RMIT's Fact checking guide.

• Assess websites and social media.
• Lean how to spot fake news.
• Develop your media literacy skills.

Library subject guides

Education and Teacher Preparation

Professional organisations and programs

Disability and inclusive education support

Evaluating information sources