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Professor Dawn Penney

Beyond the classroom: How outdoor learning boosts student success

Education experts are advocating for a renewed focus on learning beyond the traditional classroom, highlighting its potential to enhance student behaviour, academic achievement, and overall well-being. Research indicates that outdoor education, field trips, and community projects offer hands-on experiences that foster teamwork, encourage critical thinking, and promote healthier life habits.

Dr Jason Goopy

ECU music education expert awarded Fulbright Scholarship

ECU School of Education's Dr Jason Goopy is set for research exchange in New York City after winning a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship.

Associate Professor Helen Adam

It’s 2023, and it’s about time we Include Her

A recent study found that there is a clear bias in the gender representation of scientists in senior high school science curricula across Australia.

Dr Gill Kirk

ECU offers Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching

From Semester 1 2025 ECU is offering a Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Teaching. This innovative one-year course will provide graduates with a nationally recognised qualification to teach in early learning contexts.

Associate Professor Matthew Byrne

ECU welcomes new High Achieving Teachers of the future

ECU has held the first orientation for its High Achieving Teacher's Program. HAT@ECU is an earn-as-you-learn pathway to a Master of Teaching in either Early Childhood, Primary or Secondary Education.

Current events

ECU Newsroom

ECU career pathway for Indian nurses in Western Australia

Edith Cowan University (ECU) has struck a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Perdaman Global Services and Apollo Health Resources to provide career opportunities for Indian nurses.

ECU celebrates the Vice-Chancellor's Investiture

Edith Cowan University (ECU) has officially welcomed Professor Clare Pollock as its Vice-Chancellor and President in a distinguished Investiture ceremony.

Parenting in the digital age: Free event offers insights from top researchers

Experts will meet at Edith Cowan University (ECU) to share research on family discussions about digital media, including children’s screen time concerns.

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