Inspiring the next generation of scientists will be the focus of an innovative education initiative – a science sub school located at the University of Melbourne, with 7 million dollars in funding announced by the Victorian Minister for Education, Ms Bronwyn Pike. The science sub school is a partnership between the Victorian Government, the University of Melbourne, led by the Bio21 Institute and the Melbourne Graduate School of Education, University High School and Debney Park Secondary College.
Higher Education
School teaches with iPads
A school in Victoria is using ipads with students from kindergarten to year 12 as a way to engage learners. Herald Sun, 15 July 2010.
Why the internet demands vigilance
Secondary students research school assignments on the internet as naturally as they communicate with their friends on Facebook. They look as if they know what they are doing. But many do not understand that personal information they exchange online is not private; it is stored, it is accessible to strangers and it always will be. The Age, 19 July 2010
UWA to provide high-quality early childhood teachers
In a move to enhance the quality of education for four to six year-old children, The University of Western Australia will offer a Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) from 2011. The two-year course will be open to graduates with a three-year Bachelor’s degree. UWA Media release, 15 July 2010