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Dr David A Martin

New 3C Model Aims to Fix How Teachers Are Trained to Teach Coding

ECU School of Education's Dr David A. Martin has co-authored new research showcasing the 3C Model, a framework designed to improve how future teachers learn to teach coding and computational thinking in primary classrooms. The model supports a gradual transition from real-world contexts to coding concepts, helping teachers deliver more effective digital technologies education.
Dr Anabela Malpique

How a parent’s motivation influences their child’s writing skills

Parents who help their children with writing activities because they genuinely enjoy or value the process have children who display more positive attitudes toward the subject. These positive attitudes are then linked to better writing performance in the classroom. This research was published in the Journal of Writing Research.

Dr Olivia Johnston

The private school market serving international secondary students in Ontario has grown

The private secondary education market for international students in Ontario is growing quickly, yet a lack of regulation raises concern about quality as well as children’s safety.

Associate Professor Helen Adam

Beyond Harry Potter: five books you can enjoy together as a whole family

Most adults are well aware of the benefits that come with reading with children. Storytime with kids can improve their literacy and develop their communication skills. Research also shows children love being read to even up until young adulthood. Beyond well-known classics such as Harry Potter, it can be challenging to find stories that everyone in the family wants to read together. Parents might default to books they loved when they were younger. But this means families may be missing out on some great stories published more recently.

Associate Professor Helen Adam

Helen Adam: The four-year gap NAPLAN reporting doesn't want you to see

NAPLAN reporting hides the real trend: while the national average barely moves, the gap underneath widens every year. Yet Australia doesn't mandate that schools have a library – and disadvantaged schools are the least likely to have one. No amount of brilliant teaching can fix that on its own.

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SEP

Teaching Writing in the Digital Age: Evidence-Based Practices for Primary Classrooms

Short Course
Primary
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Join this one-day professional learning short course, designed to build teacher confidence and capability in delivering effective writing instruction across both paper-based and digital contexts. Drawing on current research and classroom-tested practices, participants will gain practical, evidence-based strategies they can apply immediately, along with a clear understanding of what high-quality writing instruction looks like in the primary years.

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DATTA WA State Conference 2026 - Design and Technology: The Next Generation

D&T Education
Conference
Joondalup Campus
Join the Design and Technology Teachers' Association WA (DATTA WA) for the 2026 DATTA WA State Conference, hosted by the School of Education at Edith Cowan University's Joondalup Campus. This forward-focused event will bring together educators, industry leaders, and innovators to explore emerging trends, share best practice, and shape the future of Design and Technology education.
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ECU Newsroom

TIME Magazine ranks ECU among the best employers in Australia

A survey that collected more than 200,000 employer evaluations concluded the University is among the top 50 workplaces in the country.

Smart start: New guide helps childcare centres nourish young minds

With more than 900,000 Australian children spending a significant portion of their early years in early childhood education and care services, Edith Cowan University has launched Australia's first Best Practice Food Guide to feed young brains as well as bellies!

ECU's partnership with iconic WA brand creates an industry pathway for students

Three Edith Cowan University (ECU) students have been hired by a major Western Australian company in the past two years thanks to a special initiative within the School of Business and Law.

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