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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · Sep 9

This manuscript complements an earlier one also led by Andrew Martin that looked at similar factors among students (rather than at the school level). Our 2024 manuscript is also open access and available here: doi.org/10.1016/j.le...

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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · Sep 9

We focus on school-wide supports and challenges, and found that a range of factors are associated with school-average motivation and achievement among immigrant students.

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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · Sep 9

NEW STUDY led by Andrew Martin. We examined academic and cultural supports and challenges that are linked with motivation and achievement among immigrant students.

Open access: doi.org/10.1037/edu0...

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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · Aug 4

How do you feel about doing exams? Our research unearthed 4 types of test-takers
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How do you feel about doing exams? Our research unearthed 4 types of test-takers

The study looked at students’ levels of confidence and anxiety, while monitoring their brain waves and sweat glands while they did a test.

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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · Jun 16

We review the literature and provide a summary and our perspectives on the state of the evidence, along with some recommendations for research and practice.

Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · Jun 16

Teaching is a social-emotional act, and so paying attention to teachers’ social-emotional perceptions is important—for teachers and students/schools more broadly.

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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · Jun 16

NEW ARTICLE: This article is relevant for those interested in teachers’ social-emotional confidence, as well as teachers’ social-emotional beliefs more broadly.

Shout-out to coauthors: Fabiola and Helena

Open-access: doi.org/10.1016/j.se...

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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · Jun 4

If you are interested in the accompanying journal article, that is available open access here: doi.org/10.1016/j.li...

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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · Jun 4

Interested in how generative AI can be used in line with explicit instruction practices? Take a look at this short article led by Andrew Martin that integrates these two areas for supporting student learning.

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Generative AI and explicit instruction: a guide to optimising students’ learning

Generative artificial intelligence (genAI) is technology that uses machine learning to generate new content, including text, audio, images, and video.

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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · May 27

“Boys are more resilient than girls to school setbacks. Here’s how you can help.” New summary of our work on academic buoyancy via The Conversation.
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Boys are more resilient than girls to school setbacks. Here’s how you can help

A new international study confirms boys have more ‘academic buoyancy’ or resilience when it comes to common setbacks, such as a poor test result or heavy workloads.

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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · May 20

Efforts to boost academic buoyancy among girls (and sustain this among boys) appear important for practice.

Open-access: doi.org/10.1016/j.li...

Shout-out to coauthors: Andrew Martin and Paul Ginns.

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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · May 20

NEW META-ANALYSIS led by Oscar Yau looking at the association between gender and academic buoyancy.

We analysed data from 173,665 students from over 50 studies and found that girls are significantly lower than boys in academic buoyancy.

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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · May 12

Published article (paywall): link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Teachers’ early uptake of genAI in teaching and learning: important questions and answers - Social Psychology of Education

Educational bodies are weighing up the extent to which generative artificial intelligence (genAI) is embedded within educational settings. Although researchers have examined how (generative) AI can be...

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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · May 12

NEW STUDY on teachers’ early uptake of generative AI.

We found around 50% of teachers were using these tools in mid-2023 and also gained some great insights from participants on the ways they were using these tools💡

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(PDF) Teachers’ early uptake of genAI in teaching and learning: important questions and answers

PDF | Educational bodies are weighing up the extent to which generative artificial intelligence (genAI) is embedded within educational settings.... | Find, read and cite all the research you need on R...

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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · May 6

And for additional ideas for teachers, check out the practice piece published by the Centre for Education Statistics and Evaluation:

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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · May 6

Interested in better understanding predictors of school completion? Please check out a new summary published on EducationHQ 👇

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Our study reveals the in-school factors that encourage students to complete Year 12

School completion is the highest level of secondary school attainment that students can achieve. In Australia, school completion rates sit at around 85 per cent.

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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · Apr 28

Open access article: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...

Shout out to coauthors: Andrew Martin, Alison Le, and Anaid Flesken

The process and prediction of school completion: A six-year longitudinal examination

This study investigated the process and prediction of school completion among a sample of 9,151 Australian secondary students. Although research indic…

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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · Apr 28

We also examined how these associations varied for students from rural, regional, and city locations. There were some interesting differences. E.g., teaching support showed extra importance in rural and regional locations.

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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · Apr 28

NEW STUDY: We examined predictors of school completion over six years of high school. Results showed the importance of teaching support, motivation, and intentions.

The process and prediction of school completion: A six-year longitudinal examination

This study investigated the process and prediction of school completion among a sample of 9,151 Australian secondary students. Although research indic…

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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · Apr 7

New research shows digital technology is linked to reduced wellbeing in young kids. So what can parents do? Via The Conversation

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New research shows digital technology is linked to reduced wellbeing in young kids. So what can parents do?

A new study looks at the impact of tech on little kids’ wellbeing, social skills and behaviour. It includes data from more than 83,000 parents around the world.

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Hye Rin Lee @hyerinlee.bsky.social · Apr 5

📚 Check out our new study with Sandy, @drteyar.bsky.social, @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social, and Cory: www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...!

🧐 Still curious to learn more? Come to our 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣ AERA talk:
⏰ April 26th at 11:40-1:10 PM
📍The Colorado Convention Center, Bluebird Ballroom Room 3C

Exploring domain-general and course-specific latent profiles of motivation in computer science

Although achievement motivation theories like the Situated Expectancy–Value Theory highlight domain-general and course-specific motivation, few studie…

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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · Apr 2

‘How was school today?’ How to help kids open up and say more than ‘fine’ via The Conversation
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‘How was school today?’ How to help kids open up and say more than ‘fine’

Why are children reluctant to divulge information about their school day and how can you encourage more details?

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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · Mar 31

Interested in teachers' social-emotional experiences at work? See below for a brief (&open-access summary) for a new study on this topic 👇

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Teachers: Why social-emotional confidence improves wellbeing, and how to get it

Teachers’ confidence in their instructional skills is known to be an important contributor to healt...

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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · Mar 30

‘It is a seriously difficult role and only getting harder’: school principals speak about stress, violence and abuse in their jobs theconversation.com/it-is-a-seri...

‘It is a seriously difficult role and only getting harder’: school principals speak about stress, violence and abuse in their jobs

In a new survey, one principal reported how a major source of distress is parents behaving in an ‘unreasonable manner’.

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Rebecca J Collie, PhD @rebeccajcollie.bsky.social · Feb 26

There’s a new ‘rapid review’ into school bullying in Australia. Research shows we need to involve the whole school to stop it via The Conversation

There’s a new ‘rapid review’ into school bullying. Research shows we need to involve the whole school to stop it

Approaches to school bullying have shifted from just dealing with the victim and perpetrator to involving the whole school in prevention.

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