It’s become a ritual in our family – after a long day at his rowing regatta, my 17-year-old son and I get fast food on the way home. I am sure there are far more nutritious ways to replace the calories he’s burned. But I make no apologies for the pit stop.
Australian students are increasingly taking tests on computers. This includes major tests used to check national progress on literacy and numeracy.
Sex ed in Australia is “hit and miss” according to Dr David Rhodes, senior lecturer in the School of Education at Edith Cowan University.
The Federal government has announced a 15% increase to wages in early childhood education, over 2 years.
Early childhood education and care (ECEC) provider the Y WA has responded to what it terms ‘alarming’ statistics showing that 22 per cent of children start school developmentally vulnerable in one or more Australian Early Development Census (AEDC) domains by developing a unique school readiness program.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been integrated into an immersive virtual-reality-enhanced computer simulation program developed by researchers from Edith Cowan University.
Dr Julie Boston, School of Education, Dr Brennen Mills, School of Medical and Health Sciences, Associate Professor Martin Masek, School of Science and the Simulation & Immersive Digital Technology Group (SIDTG), Edith Cowan University win an Innovation Award for ParaVerse.
The Teachers Supporting Teachers podcast, hosted by ECU's Professor Narelle Lemon and Marnie Harris, has launched a new thought-provoking series. The latest instalment delves into the complexities and rewards of teaching - from the city to the country.
Dr Julie Boston, School of Education, Dr Brennen Mills, School of Medical and Health Sciences, Associate Professor Martin Masek, School of Science and the Simulation & Immersive Digital Technology Group (SIDTG), Edith Cowan University have designed ParaVerse, a parachute rehearsal and training virtual reality (VR) simulator for Special Operations Command (SOCOMD) Army.
A growing number of generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems are starting to revolutionise written communication.
With many early childhood education and care (ECEC) providers experiencing challenges in attracting and retaining staff, and with high numbers of ECEC professionals saying burnout, administrative overload and overwork are the reason they want to leave the sector, self care is often proposed as being part of the ‘beating burnout’ prescription.
The curiosity and energy of our young CU learners were brought to life as they visited the ECU Joondalup, Mount Lawley, and South West campuses and eagerly participated in an assortment of fun, hands-on workshops - fun and learning had by everyone, young and old!
New Zealand’s school achievement is currently front and centre with the government’s plans to invest NZ$67 million into structured literacy. But what has been largely missing from the discussion on education is the impact health can have on learning and academic achievement.
In Turkey, mathematics and science questions make up the bulk of national standardised examinations at the end of lower and upper secondary education, and teaching practices are largely influenced by these exams.
ECU is proud to extend heartfelt congratulations to three School of Education alumni who are making exceptional contributions to the field of arts and culture, youth, and community.