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 Susanne Garvis
Chair, Department of Education
Latest news
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- University
Student Adobe Digital Coaches are using storytelling to improve digital literacy
Swinburne students are being employed as Adobe Digital Coaches to share their knowledge and experience of Adobe applications with students and staffThursday 04 June 2020 -
- Education
Swinburne welcomes young school children through Children’s University
Swinburne has announced Victorian-first deal with Children’s University to deliver an innovative pilot program, giving students aged 5 to 14 years the opportunity to experience university-style learning.
Tuesday 16 November 2021 -
- Law
Fast track to legal practice
Swinburne Law School seeks accreditation to speed its LLB graduates directly into the profession.Thursday 28 July 2016 -
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Swinburne staff awarded Adobe Innovation Grants for new approaches to learning and teaching
Ten projects developed by Swinburne staff to support new approaches to learning and teaching have received Adobe Innovation Grants
Tuesday 06 October 2020 -
- Education
Education in the new space industry
Swinburne has launched its new Space Technology co-major
Monday 05 October 2020
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For general enquiries, please call +61 3 9214 4983 or send an email to ASSHadmin@swinburne.edu.au.