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Develop your coaching and leadership skills by becoming a mentor

Tuesday, 20 February 2024 Schools > Education > News > School of Education > 2024 > 02

We are currently seeking ECU teaching alumni to become mentors as part of the ECU Alumni Mentoring program.

Learning to read is a human right, say top university educators

Tuesday, 20 February 2024

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.

Why the next generation of West Australians are among the least educated in the country

Tuesday, 06 February 2024

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.

Empowering Education - Pre-Service Teachers Make a Difference in Indonesia

Thursday, 01 February 2024 Schools > Education > News > School of Education > 2024 > 02

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.

The Perth suburbs rejecting public high schools

Tuesday, 30 January 2024

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.

Children's University beckons WA's South West

Monday, 22 January 2024

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.

Write at the start, all kids need to keyboard

Tuesday, 09 January 2024

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.

ECU to offer one year graduate diplomas to help meet demand for Australian teachers

Friday, 15 December 2023

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.

In the season of giving here's why diverse children's books should be at the top of your list

Friday, 08 December 2023

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.

From service to local communities to global sporting arenas: ECU Alumni recognised at special ceremony

Friday, 01 December 2023

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.

Unlocking Potential: ECU Children’s University Program Beckons South West Schools!

Friday, 01 December 2023 Schools > Education > News > School of Education > 2023 > 12

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

You wouldn't read about it

Tuesday, 21 November 2023

New VCE English curriculm ignores anything positive about being male and white.

$40,000 scholarships on offer for ECU teaching students

Friday, 17 November 2023

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.

WA music education on the world stage

Friday, 17 November 2023

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).

Write at the start, all kids need to keyboard

Friday, 10 November 2023

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.

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