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.
Literacy experts have released a “groundbreaking” document that provides evidence-informed guidance for educators to ensure the highest standards of English teaching and learning in primary schools across Australia.
Children today are growing up surrounded by technology making it easy to assume they will be able to write effectively using a keyboard. But new ECU research highlights the need to actively teach students to be able to type as well as write using paper and pen or pencil.
Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care NMTAFE graduates are being offered a new pathway directly into university thanks to a new partnership with ECU. The aim is not only to increase the number of early childhood educators in WA, but provide them with the opportunity for a higher level of learning and more advanced experience.
Protecting children from failure isn’t helpful. Better to build their resilience.
ECU Bachelor of Education students can participate in a paid work experience program being trialled thanks to a partnership with the Anglican Schools Commission (ASC). It's aimed at providing valuable real-world experience for future teachers, while offering some financial relief.
Discovering secrets about the human skeleton, bone strength and how to prevent osteoporosis, getting creative and crafty with old magazines to make Zines, sparking curiosity about how maths matters in all careers, building drama skills and confidence through role play and games were the fun, educational experiences offered during the Children’s University April school holiday program.
The Premier’s Science Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking place in Western Australia.
School of Education graduate Janice Simons not only adjusted to motherhood exceptionally well but also graduated with top results and a strong network of friends and fellow graduate teachers.
Enrolments in postgraduate music teacher education at Edith Cowan University (ECU) have doubled, propelled by the introduction of a one-year Graduate Diploma in Teaching course.
Help us showcase and celebrate the amazing things that ECU graduates go on to do in their careers, in the community or through personal achievements.
I used to secretly eye-roll watching my three-year-old child play a 10-minute chase-and-tag water game in her half-hour swimming lessons.
No one knows better than a university that teaching is a complex task. It takes a special combination of professional knowledge, motivation, and productive beliefs to become a good teacher.