No Images? Click here Welcome from the DeanWelcome to the first edition of Education Edge, the Melbourne Graduate School of Education’s (MGSE) newsletter for professionals working in education and related areas. By subscribing you have taken the first step towards joining a community of thought leaders in a Graduate School that is truly at the forefront of innovation in education. We are proud to be ranked number one in Australia for education and top five in the world (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2017). We offer high quality, research-led professional development and further study for teachers and other education professionals. This quarterly publication allows you to engage with the latest cutting-edge news, events and research from the MGSE community. I hope you find the content both inspiring and thought provoking. Professor Lesley Farrell Alumni SpotlightShannon Anderson has over 20 years of experience as a primary school teacher, and now works as a Learning Adjustment Education Officer for the Catholic Education Office. She recently completed our Professional Certificate in Education (Positive Behaviour and Learning), gaining a clearer, more practical perspective on how behaviour and learning are intertwined. Read more about Shannon's experience. Upcoming EventsMeet the Course Coordinator eveningsThinking about applying for mid-year intake? Join us at our upcoming Meet the Course Coordinator evenings. Along with other future students, this is your chance to meet directly with our academic course coordinators over wine and cheese, and receive detailed, personalised information about your course of interest. Graduate Study ExpoIf you're interested in finding out more information about our courses, register now to attend our Graduate Study Expo tonight from 4pm to 7pm. You'll have the opportunity to meet with MGSE representatives to gain advice about our courses, admissions processes, fees and scholarships. Latest newsStay up to date with cutting-edge news and research from the MGSE community. Getting school refusers back to class - Find out how a ground-breaking intervention program is working with families and schools to get them learning again. Rearranging the way we learn - While variations of contemporary classrooms are continuing to emerge, appearing to promise more engaging and inspiring learning opportunities, do we really know what constitutes the ideal classroom? |