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.
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).
A little rain wasn’t enough to deter over 95 enthusiastic Children’s University (CU) students and family members who attended exciting hands-on July holiday workshops across Edith Cowan University’s Joondalup, Mount Lawley, and South West campuses.
New research from ECU's School of Education has unveiled how Australian secondary schools are organising class groups based on academic ability. Lead author Dr Olivia Johnston recommended schools consider using more mixed ability class grouping practices.
ECU's inaugural On Country Study Tour took passionate Pre-Service Teachers on a journey of more than 2,000 kilometres from Perth to the heart of the Kimberley - to Derby, for a transformative remote learning experience.
The end of open-plan classrooms in New Zealand, recently announced by Education Minister Erica Stanford, marks yet another swing of the pendulum in school design. Depending on who you ask, these classrooms were an opportunity to foster collaboration and flexibility or an exercise in organised chaos.
Mathematics education experts are raising the alarm over a steady decline in enrolments for senior-level mathematics subjects in Australia.
New research from ECU's School of Education calls for schools to treat learning music as essential for mental health, not just a nice-to-have activity. Experts say schools that fail to provide music education are missing a key opportunity to enhance student wellbeing and engagement.
As writing researchers, we are filled with excitement and hope whenever writing appears on the agenda. Last week, AERO released its newly developed School Writing Instruction Framework (SWIF). This is a resource developed to support “school leaders and teachers to deliver evidence-based writing instruction across all subject areas”.
A new report from ECU's School of Education reveals that a child's first experiences in school significantly shape their long-term engagement, confidence, and learning success.
Edith Cowan University (ECU), The Atlantis Group and Tall Tree Early Learning have bolstered their partnership to help answer the call for more Bachelor-qualified early childhood educators in Western Australia.
Three experts in early childhood education and spirituality have published a practical guide to help educators nurture spirituality in the early years.
Edith Cowan University (ECU) was delighted to welcome students from Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU), one of ECU's longest-standing partnerships.