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Work emails, doomscrolling: why 80% of Aussies just can't let go on holidays

Pack your bags, grab your passport - and don't forget your crushing work anxiety. A staggering 80 per cent of Australians are now bringing their jobs, social media feeds and daily news stress along for the ride when they travel. Edith Cowan University's School of Education Professor Aaron Jarden, Associate Dean (Postgraduate Studies) said Australians have a problem with disconnecting - and it's ruining not only our holidays, but our wellbeing.

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New WA Play Strategy committee meets for first time

The newly formed WA Play Strategy Advisory Committee met for the first time yesterday, with ECU School of Education’s Dr Fiona Boylan among the members helping to develop Australia’s first play strategy.
Dr Amelia Ruscoe

New ECU tool helps teachers see school through children's eyes

A new practical guide from the School of Education could assist teachers to understand and monitor engagement in young students. Researchers from Edith Cowan University's (ECU's) School of Education have developed a practical guide to understanding and monitoring young children's learner engagement.

Concept designs for the School of Education’s refurbished Building 8, showing exterior views of the reception entrance, courtyard and landscaped teaching and learning spaces.

Enhancing Practice: New Teaching and Learning Spaces for Semester Two

Semester Two marks a significant milestone for the School of Education, with the completion of new and upgraded teaching and learning spaces designed to reflect contemporary educational practice. These developments respond to a central priority: strengthening the connection between theory and practice so graduates are better prepared for today’s diverse classroom environments.

Dr Olivia Johnston

Should we ‘stream’ school students based on ability? New research suggests yes – but we need to be cautious

Educators have long debated whether students should be “streamed” – or organised into different classes based on their academic performance. Is it better for students to be learning with students of a similar “ability”, or a mix?

In Australia, most high schools stream students according to their ability, especially for maths. Streaming can also occur in the primary years. New research from the United Kingdom suggests streaming can help some students. What does this mean for Australian schools?

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Current events

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STAWA: Early Careers & Pre-Service Teachers STEM Conference

STEM
Conference
Pre-Service Teachers

STAWA is excited to announce the inaugural Early Careers and Preservice Teacher STEM Conference! A full-day, free, fully catered event designed for primary and secondary education students and early career teachers.

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Twilight Seminar - Primary Media Arts in an AI World: Cultivating Critical Media Inquiry, Literacy and Agency from the Early Years

Twilight Seminar
Primary Media Arts
Professional Learning

In today’s AI-driven media landscape, Media Arts is no longer optional, it’s essential. Join us for this practical, classroom-ready Twilight Seminar that will show how Media Arts can be effectively taught across all years of WA primary schooling in ways that are achievable, engaging, and aligned to real classroom contexts. Grounded in the WA The Arts Curriculum, Media Arts equips students to understand how images and stories shape meaning, influence audiences, and represent the world while building creativity, critical thinking, and student agency.

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ECU Newsroom

Is porn actually addictive? The science isn't straightforward

Research suggests 'problematic porn use' is a more accurate way to describe the potential harms of pornography.

Beans for Blokes, Broccoli for Women: Which Veggies Protect Young Hearts?

The vegetables you put on your plate in your 20s could shape your health for the rest of your life - and a new study from Edith Cowan University suggests men and women may benefit from different veggies.

Looking back at ECU's own Deadly legacy

ECU's inclusion legacy spans decades, and this year's NAIDOC Week theme is an opportunity to look back at our accomplishments.

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