Postgraduate Research Guide

Teaching is more than a profession; it is a vocation. Teachers are called to inspire, challenge and lead future generations. Notre Dame values its role as a leading contributor to the vocation of teaching. Completing a research degree through Notre Dame’s School of Education, provides access to supervisors who are experienced in their field and support from other staff within the School who care about your academic achievement. The School of Education covers a complete spectrum of higher education – from the preparation and formation of beginning teachers to the continuing professional development and further education of experienced educators and school leaders. Notre Dame has a number of key industry links ensuring all researchers get first-hand insights from top professionals who help them contribute to new knowledge that can change the lives of students today and tomorrow. HIGHER DEGREES BY RESEARCH: › Master of Education › Master of Philosophy (Education) › Doctor of Education › Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) RESEARCH FOCUS The following areas provide a broad coverage of current research activities either through collaboration with external bodies, doctoral supervision, publications or conference presentations: › assistive technologies for special needs students; › early childhood education; › educational policy; › effective teaching; › implementation of information communication technology in schools; › leadership in Catholic schools; › middle schooling and transition; › religious education; › service learning and student leadership; › the beginning principal; and › values education. Notre Dame’s School of Education offers students the opportunity to gain a valuable learning experience in an environment that has one of the highest levels of graduate satisfaction in Australia. Postgraduate degrees by coursework are offered in Primary Education, Secondary Education, Special Needs, Higher Education and Religious Education. Please see the Postgraduate Coursework Guide for details. 26 Notre Dame Research Guide