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A Wrap up of ECU’s Children’s University July Wintery Wonderful Workshops

Friday, 01 August 2025

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.

Class divided: How Aussie highschoolers are separated on ability

Wednesday, 30 July 2025

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 shaping the future of rural and remote education

Wednesday, 30 July 2025

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: how school design reflects changing ideas in education

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

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.

Educators warn of risks in low senior maths participation

Wednesday, 23 July 2025

Mathematics education experts are raising the alarm over a steady decline in enrolments for senior-level mathematics subjects in Australia.

Learning music helps young people flourish

Friday, 11 July 2025

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.

Why AERO must return to the evidence on writing

Wednesday, 09 July 2025

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”.

Building students' confidence begins at kindergarten

Friday, 27 June 2025

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.

ECU, Atlantis and Tall Tree join forces to meet the growing need for early childhood teachers

Friday, 27 June 2025

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.

Lending education expertise to support spirituality in children

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

Three experts in early childhood education and spirituality have published a practical guide to help educators nurture spirituality in the early years.

ECU hosts Zhejiang students celebrating decades of collaboration

Friday, 13 June 2025

Edith Cowan University (ECU) was delighted to welcome students from Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU), one of ECU's longest-standing partnerships.

Translating wellbeing science to empower and connect

Friday, 30 May 2025

Edith Cowan University's (ECU) Professor Narelle Lemon from the School of Education has explored the visual language of everyday self-care during a recent two-week immersive residency at Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA).

ECU producing confident and capable educators via HAT@ECU

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

ECU's High Achieving Teachers program (HAT@ECU) is well underway with 2026 applications now open. Be quick – places are limited for a late January 2026 start.

Parents key to unlocking love of writing in kids

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

A new study from Edith Cowan University shows parental involvement is a key motivator in children's writing outcomes – for better or worse.

Exploring interconnections with AR and sound

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

ECU's Dr Catherine Gough-Brady and Dr Cassandra Tytler are working with sound artist, W. Sze Tsang on ARia: Song Unseen, as part of PICA's boorda yeyi mentorship program.

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