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We are very pleased to welcome many new students into the Faculty of Education and also extremely pleased to be graduating many students in the upcoming April graduation ceremonies.  It is a pleasure to witness students’ transformation into professional and skilled contemporary educators.  We are very proud of all our Faculty alumni and are looking forward to joining with friends and family to celebrate their wonderful achievements.

For 2013, the Faculty is gearing up for another busy year, with an exciting and renewed focus on engaging with many education sites, including schools early childhood centres and TAFE’s, and current educators.  We hope to see many of you, our valued alumni, at these engagement activities throughout the year.  We will be communicating with you about these various opportunities via email in the coming weeks and months.

Making a difference one child at a time Recently, the Communications Coordinator for the Alumni & Advancement Office caught up with Tracy Cronin, Head of Curriculum at Mount Ommaney Special School. Tracy’s story is inspirational. She began as a Teacher’s Aide and was driven by the passion and foresight of the teachers that she worked with. She could see the positive impact she was making on the lives of students with special needs and wanted to to add value to their lives.

Experiencing outback education When a simple grocery run meant a seven hour return drive, Elizabeth Chapman knew she wasn’t in Toowoomba anymore.  The University of Southern Queensland Primary Education student flew out to the quiet town of Chillagoe, four hours out of Cairns, to take part in USQ’s Isolated Children’s Project. For more information about rural opportunities at USQ, visit the education website and consider the difference you can make.

Education research in good hands A recent Faculty of Education Research Showcase has celebrated the diversity and mix of projects that USQ staff are currently undertaking. The Faculty has hosted its second annual Research Showcase, launching eight new research books and the 2012 Faculty of Education Research Achievements booklet.

Tracy Cronin

Teaching in the outback

Education Research

The rewarding role of a teacher Graduating Education students from across all three campuses of USQ celebrated their final transformation from student to teacher in November 2012.  One of these students has a special story to share. James Kerwin talks with his hands and teaches with his heart. He has finished up his study at USQ and is ready to go on and teach the next generation of deaf students.

An inspirational story of an amazing teacher The Faculty of Education invites you to hear the inspirational story of Gemma Sisia from the School of St Jude, Tanzania. Gemma is the founder of Africa’s largest private school, offering high-quality education to over 1 500 under-privileged students. Attending the school is free and is creating a ripple effect throughout the local community in Arusha.  Following the address on 12 March you have an opportunity to ask questions.

Shaping education for the future Doctor of Education is a professional and research doctorate. Doctor of Philosophyprovides the training to become an effective and competent researcher in your chosen discipline of interest. Master of Education and Master of Learning and Development each has a research pathway incorporated into the degree, providing excellent preparation for future doctoral studies.

James Kerwin

Gemma Sisia Presentation

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