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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?

A group of people wearing graduation regalia.

ZJNU students celebrated at ECU

Edith Cowan University (ECU) welcomed 13 students from the Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU) to celebrate the completion of their degree. The students, graduating Master of Education (Educational Leadership), join a long line of alumni who have commemorated their graduation celebration at ECU, reflecting one of the University's longest-standing international partnerships.

A group of individuals holding very big trophies.

ECU alum recognised in 2026 Western Australian of the Year Awards

School of Education alum Professor Colleen Hayward AM was one of two Edith Cowan University (ECU) graduates recognised at the 2026 Western Australian of the Year Awards, which honour remarkable individuals who help shape Western Australia. Professor Hayward completed a Diploma of Teaching (Primary) at ECU in 1974 and received the 2026 Wesfarmers Aboriginal Award.

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Current events

SAT
04
JUL

AI in Education: Built for the Next Generation of Teachers

Artificial Intelligence
Education
Pre-Service Teachers

The Fogarty Foundation and Forrest Research Foundation invite School of Education Pre-Service teachers to attend this Professional Learning opportunity in partnership with ECU and Day of AI Australia.

You're about to enter classrooms where AI is already changing how students learn, how teachers plan, and what it means to teach well. Created for Pre-Service Teachers across Western Australia, this event invites you into the conversation early, because your voice matters in shaping what comes next.

TUE
21
JUL

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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ECU Newsroom

Australian farmers are desperate to escape the latest mouse plague - and may soon get relief

For months, a flood of mice has engulfed Western Australia's agricultural regions. For people living through it, this latest mouse plague is all-consuming.

Your body's secret sugar code could predict disease years before it strikes

Scientists have found that hidden health signals coating your cells could change medicine forever.

Life isn't easy at the edge of the power grid. Could batteries and microgrids offer a brighter future?

Australia's big clean energy projects get a lot of attention, from giant solar farms to the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro scheme. So too does the push for rooftop solar and home batteries.

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