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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.

Should we ‘stream’ school students based on ability? New research suggests yes – but we need to be cautious

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Educators have long debated whether students should be “streamed” – or organised into different classes based on their academic performance. Is it better for students to be learning with students of a similar “ability”, or a mix?

In Australia, most high schools stream students according to their ability, especially for maths. Streaming can also occur in the primary years. New research from the United Kingdom suggests streaming can help some students. What does this mean for Australian schools?

ZJNU students celebrated at ECU

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Edith Cowan University (ECU) welcomed 13 students from the Zhejiang Normal University (ZJNU) to celebrate the completion of their degree. The students, graduating Master of Education (Educational Leadership), join a long line of alumni who have commemorated their graduation celebration at ECU, reflecting one of the University's longest-standing international partnerships.

ECU alum recognised in 2026 Western Australian of the Year Awards

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

School of Education alum Professor Colleen Hayward AM was one of two Edith Cowan University (ECU) graduates recognised at the 2026 Western Australian of the Year Awards, which honour remarkable individuals who help shape Western Australia. Professor Hayward completed a Diploma of Teaching (Primary) at ECU in 1974 and received the 2026 Wesfarmers Aboriginal Award.

Noongar culture and arts grow wellbeing literacy in early childhood education

Thursday, 28 May 2026

New research found that Noongar culture and arts can play a powerful role in strengthening young children's capabilities to experience and communicate about their wellbeing.

ECU and Ausdance WA formalises new partnership

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

ECU and Ausdance WA have signed an MoU that could strengthen dance education and workforce development across the state.

Getting the kids out the door for school drives me bananas. How can we make mornings calmer?

Friday, 22 May 2026

Getting the kids out the door for school can feel like herding cats in the rain. Just when one child is ready, another can’t find a shoe, someone remembers homework, and someone else starts crying because they want more breakfast. The more you rush, the more it unravels – leaving you totally frazzled before 9am. Is there a calmer way to get through the mornings with young children?

Australian students spend more time learning to write on paper than computers – does this need to change?

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Australian students spend years learning handwriting, yet many receive little formal instruction in writing on computers. Researchers, Anabela Malpique and Deborah Pino Pasternak say digital writing skills are now essential for school, study and work — and classrooms need to catch up.

Inspiring Young Minds: Another Amazing April at ECU’s Children’s University Holiday Program

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

More than 160 enthusiastic Children’s University (CU) students and family members joined us across Edith Cowan University’s Joondalup and South West campuses this April for another memorable holiday program.

ECU and Outdoors WA team up to bolster outdoor education

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Two major industry players in outdoor education have celebrated the launch of a new partnership. The collaboration will enhance capacity to grow and offer opportunities for outdoor learning across the State.

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