Our school is a vibrant hub of energetic, passionate and knowledgeable staff, undergraduate and postgraduate students, and doctoral candidates committed to quality studies in discipline of Education, Outdoor Environmental Studies and Tertiary Access Pathways. We educate our students to be leaders, advocates, and change agents in local and global environments.
With an established history, and close relationships, with public and independent schools throughout the region, we develop and deliver quality programs and mentoring for pre-service teachers and research with impact. We welcome you to our school.
Programs
Nationally accredited
We offer nationally accredited undergraduate and post graduate study opportunities. Programs include initial teacher education in early childhood, primary and secondary education, double degrees and masters level programs for in service teachers. A full suite of pathway courses ensures access to and success in chosen tertiary programs.
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Research
Education is a diverse interdisciplinary field. The school investigates education across a wide range of contexts including home, early childhood, compulsory school years, senior secondary, higher education, professional education, community, transitional and adult learning.
Teacher education
Multi-dimensional research contributing to understanding of curriculum, pedagogy, policy and theory across:
- Teacher education
- Curriculum and assessment
- Educational psychology
Voice, identity and social justice
We are committed to inclusive and active participation in our research across themes of:
- Voice, Identity and Social Justice
- Sustainability, Environmental and Outdoor Education
- Community and Regional Education
- Tertiary Access
Indigenous and Transcultural Research Centre
Proudly partnering with Indigenous, migrant, refugee and culturally diverse communities to deliver impactful research nationally and internationally.
Tertiary access research focuses on transitioning to higher education, encompassing pathway and bridging programs, enabling courses, and the first-year experience in undergraduate programs.
Research students
We are committed to building a collaborative and inclusive community of research scholars and practitioners.
News
3 things education ministers need to know about the Australian Curriculum
There are three things education ministers should remember about the curriculum’s purpose that should underpin their decisions.
Read more in The Conversation.
Music can help lift our kids out of the literacy rut, but schools in some states are still missing out
Research shows we should be concerned about music education not just for the sake of music itself, but also because of its impacts on language learning and literacy.
Read more in The Conversation.
Overcoming gender-based learning barriers
Outdoor educator wins national award
A University of the Sunshine Coast academic’s mission to transform the way people interact with the natural environment has earned him a prestigious national teaching award.