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Tuesday, 25 March 2025
Laureate Professor Jenny Gore with ECU School of Education Pre-Service Teachers during the Quality Teaching Rounds workshop.
For the first time in Western Australia, final-year teaching students at Edith Cowan University’s School of Education had the opportunity to participate in an innovative professional learning experience designed to strengthen their teaching before entering the workforce.
ECU recently hosted a two-day Quality Teaching Rounds (QTR) workshop led by Laureate Professor Jenny Gore from the University of Newcastle’s Quality Teaching Academy. This hands-on learning experience brought 33 final-year Pre-Service Teachers together in a collaborative and research-backed program designed to refine their teaching practice, build professional confidence, and improve student outcomes. Professor Caroline Mansfield, Executive Dean of the School of Education, said, “Our School prides itself in engaging our students in evidence-based approaches to effective learning and improvement. The skills learnt in this workshop will further empower our graduates to be successful and effective teachers.”
The QTR model has been rigorously tested and backed by decades of empirical research, showing that it enhances teaching quality, boosts teacher morale, and improves student achievement. This marks the first time Pre-Service Teachers in WA have been offered access to such a structured and evidence-based approach to professional development. Professor Gore emphasised the impact of QTR, stating: “On top of the remarkable effects of QTR for practising teachers, our research on Pre-Service Teachers shows this approach helps connect theory to practice and boosts their confidence and readiness for the classroom.”
Through peer observation, structured reflection, and collaborative discussions, ECU’s future teachers strengthened their pedagogical skills, built professional relationships, and gained a deeper understanding of quality teaching practices. As one student said, “This workshop has reignited my excitement and confidence to commence my final practicum and enter this amazing profession.”
This milestone initiative reinforces ECU’s commitment to excellence in teacher education and ensures that graduates enter the profession fully equipped to make a meaningful impact in the classroom.
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