Evidence-based learning.
Close-to-practice research.
Using the rich intellectual resources of the Barker College to facilitate learning and growth through the School and wider community.
For the Love of Research
School is out. Classrooms are empty. Students are now on holidays. For educators, this pause in the school year offers more than just a break—it is a chance to reconnect with the deeper currents of thought that sometimes get lost in the relentless pace of the term.
- Dr Timothy Scott
- 10 December 2024
"The Great Cause" - with Phillip Heath AM
The Barker Institute proudly supports an important new podcast in the educational landscape - "The Great Cause" - with Phillip Heath AM.
- Dr Matthew Hill
- 04 December 2024
The Barker Journey - Year 8, 2024: What to expect?
One of the features of the annual Learning in Practice journal for the past six years has been the article providing an update on the Barker Journey, our ongoing, decade-long longitudinal study about student perspectives on learning, teaching, and schooling.
- Dr Timothy Scott
- 22 November 2024
Reflections from an editor
One of the greatest joys of close-to-practice educational research work is being able to collaborate with, and celebrate the extraordinary talents and capabilities of, colleagues.
- Dr Timothy Scott
- 22 November 2024
Parenting this Generation with Confidence
- Monday 24 February
- 7:00pm - 8:15pm
- Barker College
In a century of increased parenting uncertainty, we seek to understand the historical and social context, and how parents can reclaim confidence.
The Confident Parent Course
- Monday 10 March
- 7:00 - 8:40 pm
- The Piazza, Kurrajong Building, Barker College Junior School
A chance to grow, discuss and connect around parenthood.
Avoiding and breaking free from tech-enabled addiction
- Monday 23 June
- 7:00pm - 8:15pm
- Barker College
Two experts in the psychology of tech-enabled addiction share strategies with parents around teen behaviours concerning online gambling, social media, and gaming.
Research Agenda 2024-2025
Our annually published document identifies high-level priority domains bringing together our rich intellectual resources to facilitate learning and growth throughout the school, and the local and global community.