Providing current research to our members is a strategic priority for the Alliance. We deliver access to valuable resources and anaylsis of the latest research findings relevant to educators of girls. Subscription-only academic research articles, as well as open access articles and reports by governments, universities and major organisations are summarised for members, highlighting themes and topics of particular relevance to the education of girls, including academic performance, mental health, leadership, neuroscience, single-sex education, STEM, wellbeing, and work and careers.
With more than 500 research abstracts, including over 160 related to single-sex education, many of which summarise research from subscription-only academic journals, the Alliance Research Library provides an unparalleled source of information on single-sex education for girls.
Library access and membership:
Free library membership and access is available for all staff of Alliance member schools, simply complete the access request form to receive your personalised login.
Annual library subscription for non-Alliance members costs AUD550
(English) In a year-long study conducted in Single-Gender Initiative (SGI) classes iSchmidt (2020) found that single-sex classrooms do not reinforce a rigid dichotomy of male and female gender traits. Schmidt (2020) acknowledges the potential for rigidity when schools design and program specifically for the single-sex environments, yet her findings indicate that even when this does occur, social fluidity within these social spaces will disrupt any (inadvertent) stereotypical gender norm and the freedom of a space filled with same-sex “bodies” allows students to perform their gender in any way they choose.
(English) This webinar series showcases cutting-edge research relevant to girls’ education. It is designed for educators looking to stay on top of emerging trends and issues in girls’ learning and wellbeing. Each of the webinars features a unique research project and shares the findings, recommendations and experiences of the researcher. The projects cover academic buoyancy, culturally sensitive intervention for girls at risk, and feedback strategies to help girls move forward, thrive and grow. Three of the projects were conducted in girls’ schools. NON-MEMBER access to the series can be purchased for $154 (AUD inc GST) on our Events page.