Education PhD Unit Set
Code PHDETNED
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About this PhD Unit Set
Education research at ECU focuses on informing educational policy and curricula, enhancing school leadership to achieve school improvement, increasing teacher effectiveness, and improving student engagement and learning outcomes at every level.
Specific postgraduate research topics are developed in conjunction with the postgraduate coordinator or potential supervisor, however applications are particularly encouraged from students with an interest in: Curriculum and pedagogy Early childhood Digital futures Assessment and evaluation Educational leadership Professional learning Indigenous education Physical and health education Researchers in the School are currently involved in projects investigating digital literacies, educational leadership, early childhood education, literacy, cultural competency, and curriculum and assessment topics. The School also offers on-campus facilities and work spaces at both the Mount Lawley and Joondalup campuses, and supports off-campus students via a range of contact strategies.
Special entry requirements
It is desirable that all applicants do not contact potential supervisors before applying. Applicants will be matched with a suitable supervisor if successful in gaining course admission.
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PHDETNEDAvailability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
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For more detailed unit information for this PhD Unit Set take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Important notes
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Candidates enrolled in the Doctor of Philosophy Integrated (J42) may be required to attend classes on more than one campus to complete the research training component of the course.
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Candidates are expected to meet regularly with their supervisors as part of the supervised independent research component of the course.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Educational leadership positions, policy makers, classroom experts, consultants, evaluators, academics
Possible future job titles
educational leadership, teacher, academic
This PhD Unit Set can be studied in the following courses
Experiences
Student stories
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The research completed at ECU is at the leading-edge
The lecturers are friendly, approachable and impressively knowledgeable on all educational developments, curriculum, documentation and current policy. The research completed at ECU is at the leading-edge across all of Australia and this means that ultimately, we are working towards providing all children with the best possible learning experience within Western Australian and Australian schools.
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I hope I can contribute to improve the quality of English teaching in Vietnam
Many Vietnamese universities in general are not resourced sufficiently to carry out research and publish research for a wider audience. Hopefully, with what I have learned, I can make a contribution from my own research and improve the quality of English teaching in my school, as well as in Vietnam.
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Every step I've taken has been a new learning experience
The journey at ECU has been wonderful. Every step I've taken has been a new learning experience. I appreciate all the learning support that ECU provides for HDR students, including the research supervisors, the facilitated seminars and the SOAR peer advisors that provide continuous support in completing our projects.
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