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19 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Teaching is much more than a profession. It’s a vocation which calls on you to inspire, challenge and lead future generations. If you already hold a teaching degree you can further enhance your skills in specific areas such as early childhood education, leadership and management, religious education, special needs or curriculum. Or, if you hold a degree in another discipline but want to realise an ambition to become a teacher, Notre Dame’s postgraduate programs in Education offer a unique opportunity to qualify to teach across all sectors – in Catholic, government or independent schools. Experience in the classroom is essential to successful outcomes. That is why we have partnered with a number of leading schools – learning from teachers who already ‘walk the talk’ in early childhood, primary and secondary education, to offer the highest rate of professional experience for postgraduate students. On-Campus, support for your professional and personal development is a top priority with ready access to academic and administrative staff when you need it. When it comes to rankings across- the-board, our School of Education postgraduate students have spoken on our behalf. In the latest Federal Government Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (qilt.edu.au) our postgraduate students say we are #1 in WA for the following in the learning area of Teacher Education: ›› Overall satisfaction (89.2%) – national average 81.5% ›› Teaching scale (78.5%) – national average 69.1% ›› Graduate full-time employment (94.1%) – national average 80.5% ›› Median salary ($92,500) – national average $72,000 WHY CHOOSE NOTRE DAME FOR YOUR POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION DEGREE? ›› Programs for qualified teachers are aimed at further developing specific skill sets. ›› Flexible study options are structured to suit your work schedule. ›› Our focus on research means that you have access to the latest trends in the education sector. Notre Dame’s School of Education offers postgraduate students the opportunity to gain a valuable learning experience. You will be part of a school that has one of the highest levels of professional experience in Australia. APPLYING RESEARCH PRINCIPLES IN CLASS Dr Steven Males found his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) studies at Notre Dame allowed him to apply research principles of gathering data, analysing that data and then applying the findings to review policy and curriculum in his role as Head of the Primary School at Aquinas College. “Having the opportunity to influence a young learner and to help them on their pathway is something really rewarding,” says Dr Males. His research degree focussed on how a one-to-one laptop program could boost the literacy and numeracy outcomes on boys’ education in WA. Dr Males says Notre Dame had the ability to ensure it paid attention to the needs of postgraduate students. “Notre Dame has a great sense of community, it’s very personable and it makes you realise your value as a student,” Dr Males he adds. “My Notre Dame degree helps me to look at things with rigour and apply a more research-based approach to determine what matters when it comes to teaching and learning.” qilt.edu.au Overall satisfaction #1 in WA