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UNE School of Education

Locality: Armidale, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6773 3716

Address: Education Building E07, Arts Road, University of New England 2351 Armidale, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 "I've always been a great believer that the more things you try, the more those experiences build your personal stock of resilience. You can draw on those experiences and challenges your entire life, and constantly learn from them." Whether advocating for students needing extra support in schools - including rural, Indigenous and refugee students, winning on the sporting field or serving the community, 2020 UNE Alumni Community Award Winner Peter Ireland believes it’s not onl...y important to ‘have a crack’ at everything, but also to give back. "If you're fortunate enough to have done well in life, it's good to send the elevator back down. I think it's incumbent upon us, otherwise we are not leaving or building a legacy." Read Peter's inspiring story below. #UNEAlumni

23.01.2022 As a poet, actor, primary and secondary school teacher, and author of plays and prose, UNE alumnus Ron Vickress’ life and career has been rich and compelling. And that’s before mentioning he'd also been an Australian Navy sailor who witnessed the signing of the peace treaty officially ending WWII, after years of service. "In those days you just shrugged off the painful things that happened; you had to get on with life," Ron says. "Now, little pieces appear in what I write."... After his discharge from the Navy, Ron married and started a family but "drifted" for seven years before enrolling in Sydney Teachers' College and commencing work as a primary and then secondary teacher. "I didn't discover it immediately, but through teaching I found what my forte was - theatre, English writing and drama," he says. Read Ron’s story at the link below.

23.01.2022 There is more than one way of being, thinking and learning about knowledge, and other gifts and talents that schools could be valuing. This is a conclusion of UNE PhD candidate and School of Education lecturer Genevieve Thraves, after looking at a case study of a Northern Territory boarding school, where almost one-third of students are from remote Indigenous communities but not one has been through its gifted and talented program in 10 years. Genevieve enlisted the guidanc...e of Yolngu elders, the school's teachers and educational consultant Miriam Dhurrkay to develop a culturally informed talent identification model that went far beyond the narrow western definition. "For Yolngu people, gifts, talents and talent development are deeply entwined with foundation law (Djalkirri Rom)," Genevieve says. "I realised that what we were determining was appropriate ‘talent development’ wasn't necessarily appropriate for Yolngu students," she says. "We were not leaning into their funds of knowledge and what cultural gifts they were bringing to school." Read more about Genevieve’s research at the link below. #NAIDOC2020 #ResearchUNE

23.01.2022 UNE AWARDED GRANT TO BOOST REFUGEE AND MIGRANT PARTICIPATION IN SPORT More people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds in Armidale will have the opportunity to be involved in community sport and physical activity through a $204,252 Australian Government funded program. University of New England education researchers Dr Kristy O’Neill and Associate Professor Pep Serow applied for a share of a $19 million national grant, available for community program...Continue reading

22.01.2022 Need some study tips or inspiration? Having previously completed a Bachelor of Commerce and now undertaking a Master of Teaching (Secondary), student and PASS Leader Zenina has lots of great advice!

21.01.2022 "My work is driven by the notion of culturally responsive education. Through the Nauruan People I learnt to listen to people’s stories, acknowledge lived experiences, and the power of collaborative partnerships to facilitate growth and change."

20.01.2022 Interested in becoming a maths teacher in a NSW public school? If you’re studying an initial teacher education course and undertaking, or have previously completed, studies in pure or applied mathematics, you could be eligible for a NSW Department of Education ‘teachMathsNOW’ Scholarship. The scholarship will provide successful applicants with up to $50,000 equivalent upfront course contribution fee, a $5,000 training allowance, part-time employment while you study, a $5,000 ...study completion grant and a guaranteed permanent teaching position in a NSW public school. Check the full eligibility details at the link below, and hurry, you’ll need to apply before midnight on Friday 11 September. More information: https://teach.nsw.edu.au/getpaid/teach.mathsnow-scholarship

17.01.2022 Last week, we were pleased to announce a new sport and physical activity program to launch in Armidale next year with federal funding. It will benefit refugees and migrants in our community, to promote social inclusion. Congratulations to education researchers Dr Kristy O'Neill and Associate Professor Pep Serow for securing the funding - we look forward to finding out more in the months to come.

15.01.2022 UNE School of Education’s A/Prof Susan Feez has always been fascinated by language and culture, today using this interest to encourage young adult Ezidi refugees in Armidale to aspire to a university education. There is a lot to love about learning another language and getting to know another culture, including in my case how much learning another language can teach you about your own, Susan says. UNE is one of only a few universities where specialist teacher education i...n EALD education is still offered, continuing a tradition begun at the Armidale College of Adult Education in the 1970s. When my colleagues and I heard that Ezidi refugees were being settled here, and that the young adults were feeling left behind without the opportunity for tertiary education, we said to each other, ‘well, we’re the experts in migrant education, what should we do?’ The program they designed in 2018, sponsored by the UNE Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP), orients young adults and secondary school students to university study, including aspects of campus life, academic English (in collaboration with the English Language Centre), study skills and setting career goals. To date, all participants have emerged from the program aspiring to undertake further education and to build professional careers, like nursing, so they can give back to the community that has been so welcoming, Susan says. Read more about Susan’s story here: https://blog.une.edu.au//why-i-love-language-education-as/ Group image: The Ezidi HEPPP project team: Dr Helen Harper, A/Prof Susan Feez, Isabel Tasker and A/Prof Liz Ellis with Jenny Hume, Academic Manager of the UNE English Language Centre.

13.01.2022 Introducing another superstar PASS Leader, Zoe. Zoe is a 2nd year student, studying B Education (K-6) and she is a PASS Leader for EDIT124 during T2. Q: What ...does a PASS leader do? A pass leader guides you and your peers through a study session by designing sessions to help you to develop your understanding of a topic. Q: What are your top study tips and tricks for managing your study load? As soon as you know an assessment is coming up, start it! Don’t leave things until the last minute. In addition to getting all your assessments in on time, it’s a great way to reduce the panic and stress associated with assessments! Q: What is your favourite study break activity? Exercise! Q: How can a student go to you for help? Join in on one of my PASS sessions! I run the Thursday 4:30 pm session for EDIT124. I can help you find the answers to your questions during this time. Q: Can you recommend any UNE Resources you have used during your studies? Academic skills support office! Their feedback assisted in improving my academic writing. Q: How do you tackle the first major essay/assessment for a unit? 1. Break down the question. 2. Turn the marking criteria into a checklist for the assessment. 3. Start early! Don’t leave it until the night before. If you’re studying EDIT124, pencil in a PASS session & come along! Sessions are held on Tuesdays at 10am and Thursdays at 4.30pm, you can access the Zoom link via PASS@UNE Moodle. For any further enquires, students can contact the PASS team at [email protected] or via PASS@UNE Moodle. UNE School of Education

11.01.2022 Since 2015, 14,000 teachers in South America have undertaken professional development to better support inclusive practices for students with special needs in their classroom. The training continues to spread across the country of Ecuador and into Peru and Argentina, which all began with a book co-authored by UNE education academic Dr Jeanette Berman and two UNE colleagues at the time, on a topic they were passionate about. We thought the book, ‘Sustainable Learning: Inclus...Continue reading

11.01.2022 It is wonderful to see the development of a student from the beginning to the end of their degree. Over a 31 year career at UNE, Sue Haydon has built a reputation for always putting the student first even while navigating the many changes and challenges in technology and systems over time. As a long-term member of UNE School of Education's Office for Professional Learning, Sue has always been known to make sure the experience of professional education placements in scho...ols is as smooth and enjoyable as possible - and has loved to see things come full circle. It has been lovely to see students who attended UNE now teaching in schools and to maintain regular contact. It is also great to hear them say, ‘I went to UNE so now I want to support them by supervising a student teacher on their placement’. She's even managed to "inadvertently play Cupid" for at least two students while placing them in schools! Read more about Sue's story at the link below.

09.01.2022 "Growing up my High School had a total of 180 kids. It's a very tight-knit community, every teacher knows every kid and are involved within the community," Ms Douglas said. "That's the kind of relationships I want to build with my students." With the help of a rural scholarship, Tegan Douglas, fourth year UNE Bachelor of Education in Secondary Mathematics student, is looking forward to finishing her studies and returning to western NSW as a trained educator to help other remote students.

07.01.2022 COVID-19 temporary glitch or driver for permanent change in education? UNE Adjunct Professor in Education, James White, is one expert who thinks the pandemic has created an opportunity to reimagine the schools of the future. "I am hoping that COVID brings about significant and, more importantly, relevant change to school curriculums, structures and operations, he says. ... We can't keep doing what we are doing if we are to meet the challenges of this century. Jim shares his thoughts with The Educator on the changes he’s hoping to see in education, in the article below.

05.01.2022 - I'm here, you're there, but we're still in touch - How can you prepare young children for the absence of a parent about to work away, such as for a military deployment or firefighting? How can families stay emotionally connected despite the distance?... UNE early childhood education researcher Dr Marg Rogers has listened to the experiences of many children, their families and educators. She shares some great practical tips to help children cope and connect with an absent parent, which many children will experience over the Christmas holidays and bushfire season. The Sector The Ian Potter Foundation EC Defence Programs

04.01.2022 Calling budding illustrators ... here's an opportunity for people of all ages to contribute to a series of new resources being developed by UNE early childhood researchers for ADF families. It could be the perfect school holiday activity, and there are prizes to be won

03.01.2022 It’s EXTRA HARD to say goodbye to a parent before they go on deployment ‘Fefu’ is a new comic-style character on a special operation: to support children from defence force families and help them understand and cope with the many emotions they may experience when mum or dad is away and when they are coming home. Fefu features in ‘D is for Deployment’ one of the new eBooks being developed by early childhood education researcher Dr Marg Rogers with creative screen desi...gns by Trish Donald. It looks at building children’s language skills, emotional awareness, resilience and empathy through the special challenges they face. With the support of a grant from The The Ian Potter Foundation and funding from UNE, this will be one of the resources available for free for families by February 2023. Meanwhile, as you check in with friends and family this #RUOK Day, please also remember our families in the defence force, as they face particular challenges. Resources for families that are available already as part of the project, as well as updates on the creation of two programs for parents and educators by Marg’s project team, can be found on the project’s website: ecdefenceprograms.com EC Defence Programs

02.01.2022 For me, graduation is everything. I can now enter the teaching world and begin sharing my knowledge and experiences with the next generation. As a proud Kamilaroi woman, I can be a role model for our future generations, support these students and hopefully spark their curiosity in all things science." Congratulations Emily Bishop - Bachelor of Education (Secondary Science) and all our December graduates!

02.01.2022 I remember one time being in a remote community ... and seeing a bunch of kids after school walking down the street putting on different voices, mimicking the language in the text they were studying," says UNE School of Education's Dr Helen Harper. The fact they were doing this for fun was really striking. It’s also exciting to see when kids move from learning to read to being able to write a story where they know what effect they want, and they know how to use words to a...chieve that effect. Alongside University of Adelaide's Dr Bronwyn Parker, Dr Harper has co-written a new teacher resource setting out an approach to literacy teaching for primary students to engage them in storytelling and encourage inclusivity in the classroom. The book, 'Teaching with Intent 2', has now been shortlisted for a 27th Educational Publishing Award. Read more at the link below.

01.01.2022 WINNER!! We're so pleased to announce that UNE School of Education's Dr Helen Harper along with Dr Bronwyn Parkin (University of Adelaide) have WON an Education Publishing Award Australia for their new book, 'Teaching with Intent'. They hope teachers will find it a refreshing resource for helping students engage with the world of storytelling. Congratulations, Helen and Bronwyn! You can find out more about the book at the link below