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
Social media ban for U16s: UniSC experts comment
1 DecUniSC experts comment on Australia's social media ban for under 16s, with the law set to come into force in a year's time.
Teachers who go rural and the partners who pave the way
25 NovWhen philanthropic partners support new teachers to have remote experiences, the result – for everyone – can be a match made in heaven.
Five things every teacher should know
19 NovVeteran teachers know there is much more to teaching than just the curriculum.