Department of Education
Education for a just, sustainable and vibrant world.
The Department of Education is a unique and progressive department that engages with education’s most pressing questions and challenges. Our innovative initial teacher education programs in early childhood, primary and secondary education create outstanding educators. Through our research and teaching we explore the role of education systems, educators, children and young people in shaping equitable and remarkable futures.
Explore our courses
Our projects
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The Humanoid Robot research project
We examined the impact of humanoid robots on student learning, integration into the Australian Curriculum and the pedagogical approaches that enhance and extend student learning.
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Teachers Supporting Teachers podcast
Born during COVID-19, this podcast responds to the need to further support preservice teachers as they prepare to enter the profession in challenging times.
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Children in the Anthropocene research project
This project studies childhoods in diverse urban landscapes using walking, mapping, videoing, photographic, drawing and storytelling methods.
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#swinprofexp: Professional engagement on Instagram
This online initiative encourages preservice teachers to share their experiences of, and resources from, professional placement and connect with other students and teachers through the Instagram hashtag #swinprofexp.
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The Global Experience Program
Funded by the New Colombo Plan, this is an immersive 15-day overseas placement opportunity for preservice teachers to work with a mentor and develop their pedagogical skills while connecting with the local community.
Our people
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Professor Sivanes Phillipson
Chair, Department of Education
Latest news
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Swinburne’s Professor Matthew Bailes honoured with 2024 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science
Swinburne’s Professor Matthew Bailes has been awarded the 2024 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science for his pioneering work in astrophysics, particularly his discovery of fast radio bursts (FRBs).
Wednesday 09 October 2024 -
- Student News
- University
Swinburne placement students to receive financial support
Eligible Swinburne students will soon be able to participate in a new government payment scheme to help ease the financial burden associated with unpaid placements. The Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) is a $331.65 weekly payment for the duration of mandatory, unpaid placement, available from 1 July 2025.
Thursday 08 May 2025 -
- Education
Swinburne supporting regional communities through early childhood teaching
Passionate early childhood educators and people looking for a career change in the East Gippsland and Wellington shires will benefit from Swinburne’s Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Teaching.
Monday 04 March 2024 -
- Education
- University
Responding to industry needs: Swinburne trials innovative new model for Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care
A new industry-based learning model will be trialled for Swinburne’s Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care course as part of a partnership with the Department of Education and Training.
Monday 28 June 2021 -
- Education
STEM Hub for girls receives funding boost
An online hub that encourages girls to participate in STEM opportunities has received $1.2 million in funding from The Invergowrie Foundation.
Monday 18 July 2022
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 4983 or send an email to ASSHadmin@swinburne.edu.au.