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Executive Dean’s Welcome

Welcome to our School of Education, where the art and science of education come together to empower future educators.  With a rich legacy of producing exceptional educators since 1902, we are committed to equipping aspiring and practicing teachers with the skills, knowledge and experiences to positively impact the lives of students and communities.

Our staff bring valuable industry expertise to the classroom, enriching the learning experience for all students. Our research contributes solutions to real life educational challenges at the local, national and international levels. Join us in transforming the lives of others through education.

Want to make a positive difference to young lives, in an early childhood setting, or primary or secondary school?

The teachers of tomorrow choose ECU’s School of Education because we’re leaders in education and education research, in WA and nationally. We produce graduates who are both classroom-ready and world‑ready.

If you want to be part of the next generation of outstanding teachers and make a real difference to the lives of young people, our Teacher Education courses will start you on your journey.

Our experienced team are passionate about education and strive to find better ways to help you become a teacher – through pioneering research and outstanding community-based partnerships with over 1000 partnership schools and early childhood learning centres.

Highly ranked for teacher education

ECU is ranked in the top 250 universities in the world for Education according to the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings, 2025. We’re also the top university in Western Australia for teaching quality and student support in undergraduate education and the top Australian university for overall experience and student support in postgraduate education (Good Universities Guide 2025).  Read more about ECU rankings

Purpose and Vision

Our purpose is to transform lives through Education.

Our vision is to lead in inspiring educational practice and impactful research that positively contributes to students, schools, and communities worldwide.

Our commitments  

  • be dedicated to every student's success and career aspirations
  • provide real-world research solutions that impact policy and practice
  • create partnerships for educational and wholistic well-being
  • empower our staff to lead in a diverse and values-based organisation
  • secure our future through collaboration, creativity, innovation, and leadership

Professional Accreditation

Our courses are professionally accredited by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia. Early Childhood Studies courses have been approved by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority.

Turning students into teachers at ECU

See and hear more on our ECU YouTube channel.

Reading Position Paper

The ECU Position Paper for the Teaching of Reading emphasises the critical importance of learning to read as a fundamental human right, highlighting the necessity for explicit instruction and a comprehensive understanding of the complex processes involved in reading acquisition.

Drawing on international research, the paper advocates for a systematic, evidence-based approach that encompasses key components, such as phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, within a rich and broad language curriculum while emphasising the need to provide support for a diverse range of learners and ongoing engagement with evolving research findings to inform effective teaching practices.

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