We are currently seeking ECU teaching alumni to become mentors as part of the ECU Alumni Mentoring program.
ECU School of Education has published its position paper for the Teaching of Reading, emphasising the critical importance of learning to read as a fundamental human right. It highlights the necessity for explicit instruction and a comprehensive understanding of the complex processes involved in reading acquisition.
Fewer West Australian teenagers are going to university, with year 12 completion rates dropping to the lowest levels in 10 years, new data has revealed.
Bachelor of Education (Primary) Pre-Service Teachers embarked on a transformative journey to Indonesia this January to engage with impoverished communities through the Humanities & Social Sciences Social Action & Sustainability Study Tour, funded by the New Colombo Program.
West Australian parents are increasingly pulling their children out of the public education system at the end of year 6 and enrolling them in private high schools, raising fears this could drive inequity and further strain public school resources.
ECU's Children's University is expanding in 2024, with regional students in the South West eligible to enrol. Designed for primary school children, specifically from disadvantaged backgrounds, its success has already seen 1000 students complete more than 64-thousand hours of extracurricular learning.
In Australia, children are expected to develop computer-based writing skills as soon as they start schooling yet the writing performance of students is plateauing or even declining. Across the globe, results from national standardised tests show a large percentage of students writing at or below basic proficiency. That includes Australia.
From Semester one 2024 ECU will offer one-year Graduate Diplomas for aspiring school teachers who have already completed a three-year undergraduate degree in another field. The new 'Grad Dips' will accelerate the number of teachers working in classrooms.
New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research shows that to promote a love of reading, rather than just the ability to read, children must have the opportunity to read for pleasure, and books that reflect our diverse society.
Distinguished ECU alumni have been recognised for their contributions personally and professionally to their communities. ECU Vice-Chancellor Professor Steve Chapman said each of the award recipients have made a difference in the lives of those around them.
We are delighted to extend an exclusive invitation to your school community to embark on a transformative educational journey with ECU’s Children’s University program, now available in the South West region. This internationally acclaimed initiative, spearheaded by Children’s University Australasia & Africa Indian Ocean (CUA), has been a beacon of inspiration in fostering learning excellence since its inception in 1993
New VCE English curriculm ignores anything positive about being male and white.
If you've been thinking about a teaching career, the Federal Government may have made the decision a little easier. New scholarships of up to $40,000 are open to eligible students enrolled in Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching courses in 2024.
Edith Cowan University (ECU) Lecturer and Coordinator of Secondary and Instrumental Music Education, Dr Jason Goopy has been selected to attend the 36th World Conference of the International Society for Music Education (ISME).
In Australia, children are expected to develop computer-based writing skills as soon as they start schooling yet the writing performance of students is plateauing or even declining.