Australia and England are both multicultural countries where hundreds of languages are spoken. However, in both, levels of language learning at school are worryingly low.
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Edith Cowan University's (ECU) founding Mount Lawley Campus alumni and former staff gathered to celebrate the launch of a new commemorative e-book, Out of the Woods: Mount Lawley Teachers College, The visions of one educator for a New Concept in Teacher Education.
Australia and England are both multicultural countries where hundreds of languages are spoken. However, in both, levels of language learning at school are worryingly low.
The past few years have been a challenging time for schools in Australia and around the world. Schools have adapted to the impacts of COVID-19; some have also dealt with natural disasters like floods and bushfires. For school principals – no matter their level of experience – new research shows leading during crises like these has taught them many lessons and led to a transformation of perspectives.
Cassandra Tytler’s pitch to her fellow Perth creatives couldn’t be more madcap: “I want to make a musical about the shot-hole borer.”
Australian education experts have highlighted the inequities that exist in schools using 'class ability groupings' in a study led by researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU).
We invite early childhood practitioners, researchers, leaders, academics and students to exchange ideas, innovative research methodologies and findings. The symposium will also discuss the latest research and pedagogical practice from the longest-running and most highly regarded academic journal produced by ECA, the Australasian Journal of Early Childhood (AJEC).