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

Wednesday, 23 September 2026

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.

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

Friday, 18 September 2026

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.

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

Wednesday, 02 September 2026

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.

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

Friday, 28 August 2026

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.

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

Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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.

Primary school students using digital devices still lack computer skills, education expert says

Friday, 21 August 2026

Despite growing up surrounded by digital devices, many primary school students lack basic computer skills such as typing, file management and digital writing. Education experts say schools need more explicit teaching of keyboarding and computer literacy, particularly as students are expected to complete NAPLAN assessments on computers from Year 5 onwards.

NAPLAN: We know how to close the reading gap. We must fund it now

Friday, 21 August 2026

This year’s NAPLAN results are in. Reading scores have fallen again in Years 5, 7 and 9. First Nations, regional and disadvantaged students have fallen furthest behind. The commentary will almost certainly and rapidly circle back to the same place it always does. It will circle back to teaching quality and Initial Teacher Education (ITE).

ECU expands paid pathway into teaching across WA

Wednesday, 05 August 2026

The HAT@ECU program is being expanded to regional centres across Western Australia with the support of the Australian Government Department of Education.

Ministers reconsidering online NAPLAN writing test due to concerns about screens’ impact on kids’ learning

Wednesday, 29 July 2026

Australia’s education ministers are considering whether to ditch computer-based NAPLAN writing tests and revert to hand-written assessments because of growing concerns about the impact of screen use on children’s brains.

Pre-service teachers hit the road to experience the heart of rural education

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Pre-service teachers were given a first-hand experience of the strengths, opportunities and complexities of teaching and living in rural and remote communities as part of the 2026 On Country Study Tour.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its future in classrooms

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

The School of Education hosts ‘AI in Education: A Day for Pre-Service Teachers' at ECU Joondalup Campus, which included a hands-on professional development workshop delivered by Day of AI Australia.

Work emails, doomscrolling: why 80% of Aussies just can't let go on holidays

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Pack your bags, grab your passport - and don't forget your crushing work anxiety. A staggering 80 per cent of Australians are now bringing their jobs, social media feeds and daily news stress along for the ride when they travel. Edith Cowan University's School of Education Professor Aaron Jarden, Associate Dean (Postgraduate Studies) said Australians have a problem with disconnecting - and it's ruining not only our holidays, but our wellbeing.

New WA Play Strategy committee meets for first time

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

The newly formed WA Play Strategy Advisory Committee met for the first time yesterday, with ECU School of Education’s Dr Fiona Boylan among the members helping to develop Australia’s first play strategy.

New ECU tool helps teachers see school through children's eyes

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

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.

Enhancing Practice: New Teaching and Learning Spaces for Semester Two

Friday, 12 June 2026 Schools > Education > News > School of Education > 2026 > 06

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.

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