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2020, Autonomy-supportive leadership practices for equity and excellence, Australian Council for Educational Leadership, http://www.acel.org.au/ACEL/ACELWEB/Publications/AEL/About.aspx
,2020, Research reveals key factors that influence principals' workplace wellbeing, EducationHQ, https://educationhq.com/news/research-reveals-key-factors-that-influence-principals-workplace-wellbeing-80876/
,2020, Teacher wellbeing during COVID-19, ACER, https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/articles/teacher-wellbeing-during-covid-19
,2020, Impact of Positive Teacher-Student Relationships, https://terpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/02/02/ter-145-impact-of-positive-teacher-student-relationships-with-andrew-martin-and-rebecca-collie-02-feb-2020/
,2018, Students, particularly girls, switch off in maths, but there's hope yet, https://soundcloud.com/educationreview/rebecca-collie
,2018, Student Social and Emotional Behaviours, https://terpodcast.wordpress.com/2018/06/10/ter-114-student-social-and-emotional-behaviours-with-rebecca-collie-10-june-2018/
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2024, Research news: Teacher motivation linked with greater wellbeing and lower quitting intentions, Teacher Magazine, https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/research-news-teacher-motivation-linked-with-greater-wellbeing-and-lower-quitting-intentions
,2024, How do we help students from disadvantaged backgrounds feel confident about school? In ‘The Conversation’, April, https://theconversation.com/how-do-we-help-students-from-disadvantaged-backgrounds-feel-confident-about-school-222895
,2024, How to predict if an immigrant student will succeed – and what you can do to help. In ‘EduResearch Matters’, April, AARE, https://blog.aare.edu.au/immigrant-students/
,2024, Supporting students from low socioeconomic backgrounds to flourish. In NSW Department of Education ‘What Works Best’ Series, March, NSW Department of Education, https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/education-data-and-research/cese/publications/practical-guides-for-educators/supporting-students-from-low-ses-backgrounds-to-flourish
,2024, Teenagers’ motivation dips in high school—but research shows supportive teachers can really help. In ‘The Conversation’, August, https://theconversation.com/teenagers-motivation-dips-in-high-school-but-research-shows-supportive-teachers-can-really-help-236585
,2024, Transition to high school: What works best in practice? In NSW Department of Education 'What Works Best' Series, July, NSW Department of Education, https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/education-data-and-research/cese/publications/practical-guides-for-educators/transition-to-high-school
,2024, Valuing and integrating generative AI in teaching. In ‘Teacher Magazine’, May, ACER, https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/research-news-valuing-and-integrating-generative-ai-in-teaching
,2024, Why should teachers support students’ social-emotional confidence? There's a few good reasons. In ‘Education HQ’, March, https://educationhq.com/news/why-should-teachers-support-students-social-emotional-confidence-theres-a-few-good-reasons-167288/#
,2023, Adaptability is different from resilience – and here’s how to nurture it. In ‘The Times Higher Education Campus Magazine’, January, Times Higher Education, London, https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/adaptability-different-resilience-and-heres-how-nurture-it
,2023, It would be so much better if we taught two ways—balancing explicit and independent approaches. Here’s why. In ‘EduResearch Matters’, January, AARE, https://www.aare.edu.au/blog/?p=15792
,2023, It’s time to measure students’ effort at school. In ‘Education Review’, January, https://www.educationreview.com.au/2023/01/its-time-to-measure-students-effort-at-school-opinion/
,2023, Students’ growth mindsets, goals, and academic outcomes in mathematics. In ‘Maths for Humans’, November
,2023, The link between teacher wellbeing and teacher-student relationships. In ‘Teacher’, September, https://www.teachermagazine.com/au_en/articles/the-link-between-teacher-wellbeing-and-teacher-student-relationships
,2023, What helps students cope with academic setbacks? In ‘The Conversation’, September, https://theconversation.com/what-helps-students-cope-with-academic-setbacks-our-research-shows-a-sense-of-belonging-at-school-is-key-213362
,2022, Everyday resilience. In NSW Department of Education 'What Works Best' Series, June, NSW Department of Education, Sydney, https://education.nsw.gov.au/about-us/educational-data/cese/publications/practical-guides-for-educators-/everyday-resilience
,2021, Dealing with academic setback and adversity in effective ways: The role of academic buoyancy. In ‘Alliance — The Official Magazine of the Alliance of Girls’ Schools Australasia’, https://www.agsa.org.au/magazine/
,2021, Setting goals to beat previous efforts improves educational outcomes – and the gains are bigger for disadvantaged students. In 'The Conversation', July, https://theconversation.com/setting-goals-to-beat-previous-efforts-improves-educational-outcomes-and-the-gains-are-bigger-for-disadvantaged-students-163073
,2021, Students who are more adaptable do best in remote learning – and it’s a skill we can teach. In ‘The Conversation’, August, https://theconversation.com/students-who-are-more-adaptable-do-best-in-remote-learning-and-its-a-skill-we-can-teach-165003
,2020, Impact of positive teacher-student relationships. Podcast on ‘Teachers’ Education Review’, February, https://terpodcast.wordpress.com/2020/02/02/ter-145-impact-of-positive-teacher-student-relationships-with-andrew-martin-and-rebecca-collie-02-feb-2020/
,2020, Research reveals key factors that influence principals' workplace wellbeing. In 'EducationHQ', August, https://educationhq.com/news/research-reveals-key-factors-that-influence-principals-workplace-wellbeing-80876/
,2020, Workplace wellbeing among school principals. In 'EducationHQ', August, https://educationhq.com/news/research-reveals-key-factors-that-influence-principals-workplace-wellbeing-80876/
,2019, Student disengagement and self-sabotage. In ‘Teacher’, December, ACER, https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/articles/student-disengagement-and-self-sabotage
,2019, Teacher support reduces girls’ disengagement in high school. In ‘Teacher’, April, ACER, https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/articles/teacher-support-reduces-girls-disengagement-in-high-school
,2018, Against the Odds – Academically resilient students with a migrant background and how they succeed, European Commission, Brussels, Belguim, http://dx.doi.org/10.2766/642712
,2018, Understanding social and emotional behaviours in early education? In 'EducationHQ Australia' May, EducationHQ, Australia, https://au.educationhq.com/news/48578/understanding-social-and-emotional-behaviours-in-early-education/
,2018, Being able to adapt in the classroom improves teachers’ well-being. In 'The Conversation', May, The Conversation, https://theconversation.com/being-able-to-adapt-in-the-classroom-improves-teachers-well-being-95788
,2018, Using personal best goal setting to promote students’ academic improvement. In ‘EducationHQ Australia’., https://au.educationhq.com/news/47631/using-personal-best-goal-setting-to-promote-students-academic-improvement/
,2018, Job crafting: Helping teachers deal with job demands by drawing on the important resources available to them. In ‘Education HQ Australia’, July, EducationHQ, Australia
,2018, Personal best goal setting can buffer student disengagement: opinion. In ‘Education Review’, August
,2017, Teachers’ adaptability and its importance for teachers’ and students’ outcomes. In ‘The Link’ (The Association of Independent Schools of New South Wales). Term 1, 1-2., Australian Association for Research in Education, http://www.aare.edu.au/blog/?p=2604
,2017, Teacher motivation profiles and how they impact teachers’ wellbeing. In ‘Teacher’., Australian Council for Educational Research, https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/articles/teacher-motivation-profiles-and-how-they-impact-wellbeing
,2017, Does being adaptable help students in their learning? In ‘Education HQ Australia’, August., EducationHQ, https://au.educationhq.com/
,2017, Importance of social and emotional competence for teachers, for very young children and for at-risk students: latest research. In ‘EduResearch Matters’ (Australian Associate for Research in Education blog), November, http://www.aare.edu.au/blog/?p=2604
,2016, Social and emotional learning in schools. In ‘Teacher’., Australian Council for Educational Research, https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/article/social-and-emotional-learning-in-schools
,2016, Students’ motivation and engagement in writing: Do they have the ‘write’ stuff? In ‘Education Matters’., http://educationmattersmag.com.au/students-motivation-and-engagement-in-writing-do-they-have-the-write-stuff/
,2016, Teachers’ adaptability and its importance for teachers’ and students’ outcomes. In ‘The Link’ (The Association of Independent Schools of New South Wales). Term 1, 1-2., Association of Independent Schools of NSW, https://www.aisnsw.edu.au/pages/article.aspx?ArticleId=46376f6f-9108-4036-b67c-1f9420af6933
,2015, Academic motivation and engagement: Every moment of every day for every student matters. In ‘Teacher’, October., https://www.teachermagazine.com.au/article/motivation-and-engagement-every-minute-of-every-day-matters
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