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Monash University has ranked 1st in Australia and 8th globally for Education and Educational Research in the 2024-2025 @usnews Best Global Universities Ranking! Congratulations to our researchers, staff, students, affiliates and education community! 👏 bit.ly/3S7kh7E

Across digital innovation, creativity, connection and imagination, our academics are shaping the next generation of teachers and preparing them to create positive change. This is teaching that transforms.

👱‍♀️ Meet Alice, a final-year PhD candidate at Monash who just submitted her thesis last month! ➗ Alice’s research explores the range of factors shaping how EAL students learn mathematics with instructional videos, such as lecture recordings in higher education. Her findings offer valuable insights for teaching practice, video design, and future theoretical development. 🔬 Alice’s journey reflects an interdisciplinary path across science and education. She began with a Bachelor of Biomedicine (Neuroscience) at the University of Melbourne, followed by a Master’s in Vision Science. Alongside her studies, she taught and coached hundreds of international students which sparked her passion for teaching. She completed a Master of Teaching, worked as a mathematics lecturer, and later led digital learning projects during COVID-19, which inspired her to pursue a PhD at Monash. Alice has presented at international conferences, received awards, contributed to research projects and published several papers. 🇨🇳 Alice was born in Guangzhou and having spent the past 20 years in Melbourne, she calls both cities home: one where her story began, and the other where she has grown into herself. 🎶 Beyond academia, Alice is also a UX designer, videographer, and singer-songwriter. Her latest Mandarin single Meridian (子午线) was released this month and is out on many platforms including Spotify under the name AliceYyyyyu. ☺️ We wish Alice the very best in her future endeavours. @AliceY0000

Ruth Fielding from Monash Education recently addressed the House Standing Committee on Education’s Inquiry into Building Asia Capability in Australia through the education system and beyond. She shared research-informed insights on effective bilingual schooling, highlighting the importance of leadership commitment, sustained resourcing and ongoing professional learning to support teachers and embed language and culture across school life. Ruth emphasised that building “Asia capability” starts with intercultural understanding, and one of the most effective ways to develop this is through learning an additional language. High-quality bilingual programs not only engage students, but can also support strong academic outcomes when embedded as a core part of school culture. The session generated strong engagement from the Committee, with thoughtful questions and discussion underscoring the relevance of this work to Australia’s education future. Watch the full hearing: youtube.com/watch?v=Jx7U-2…

Through the development of the Jeff Northfield Memorial Award for Excellence in Teacher Research, Monash University's Faculty of Education is seeking to recognise teacher researchers who are committed to the generation of teacher knowledge, and the sharing of its value with other teachers. Apply or nominate a colleague today! Applications close Sunday 12 April 2026 at 11:59pm. monash.edu/education/futu…

Supporting young people today means being ready for more than just teaching. When working with adolescents – as a teacher, coach, mentor, or confidante – you may encounter complex and sensitive situations you weren’t trained for. This introductory program is designed to help. It provides: • Key factors in adolescent counselling and adolescent development • Insights into key mental health challenges facing young people • Micro skills of counselling – what to say • Greater confidence to support students in your role. Online program: 1 x 2-hour online class per week over 9 weeks Starts: 22 April 2026 Find out more: monash.edu/education/prof…

Great coaching doesn’t stand still – it evolves. Join our 'Coaching for Educational Leaders Masterclass', a one-day professional learning experience designed for graduates of our Certificate of Completion in Coaching for Educational Leaders. This highly interactive masterclass gives participants the opportunity to: 🔹 Deepen core coaching concepts 🔹 Explore advanced tools and strategies 🔹 Engage in case-based problem solving 🔹 Build confidence in high-stakes coaching conversations 🔹 Strengthen their capacity to lead positive change in schools If you're ready to take your coaching to the next level, we look forward to welcoming you back to Monash Education. 📅 Thursday 30 April, 9am-4pm 📍 Monash University, Clayton campus, face-to-face 🏦 $750 (incl. GST) 📝 Register now bit.ly/4l2uvU0

Monash Education is now ranked second in Australia and 18th globally in the QS World University Rankings by Subject—climbing 12 places from last year. This result reflects the scale and impact of what’s happening across our Faculty, from preparing future educators to shaping policy, practice and systems in Australia and globally. With more than 7,000 students and 50,000 alumni, and strong partnerships across the Asia-Pacific and beyond, this recognition speaks to a community making a real difference in education. Thank you to our staff, students, alumni and partners for contributing to this achievement. Learn more: monash.edu/education/abou…

Tune into this dedicated webinar to learn everything you need to know about the Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology Advanced. This course is for registered psychologists who are seeking advanced training in educational and developmental psychology. Check your eligibility and register now. monash.edu/education/even…

Monash Education's Stephanie Wescott reflects on the Victorian teacher strike yesterday in the latest Monash LENS article. She says "The strike in Victoria should not be understood as a failure of teacher dedication. It should be understood as a refusal to keep honouring a social bargain that has always been deeply unequal and unjust". Read the article here: lens.monash.edu/we-treat-teach…

Monash Education's Lucas Walsh and Jane Wilkinson spoke to Nine News about a study that found principals feel abandoned by education departments during crises. The research also been featured in The Australian (print edition). Jane Wilkinson also spoke to ABC Radio Melbourne informing of the key survey results, and what needs to change. She highlighted the need for principals to feel supported by their employers. Listen here (from timestamp 11:20) ab.co/4d6oUu8

Great coaching doesn’t stand still – it evolves. Join our 'Coaching for Educational Leaders Masterclass', a one-day professional learning experience designed for graduates of our Certificate of Completion in Coaching for Educational Leaders. This highly interactive masterclass gives participants the opportunity to: 🔹 Deepen core coaching concepts 🔹 Explore advanced tools and strategies 🔹 Engage in case-based problem solving 🔹 Build confidence in high-stakes coaching conversations 🔹 Strengthen their capacity to lead positive change in schools If you're ready to take your coaching to the next level, we look forward to welcoming you back to Monash Education. 📅 Thursday 30 April, 9am-4pm 📍 Monash University, Clayton campus, face-to-face 🏦 $750 (incl. GST) 📝 Register now bit.ly/4l2uvU0

Our latest TeachSpace article explores singing in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages – often called First Languages – in the classroom. It's a way of embedding Indigenous perspectives in school classrooms. This work can be exciting and powerful, but also complex. Monash Education researchers share some tips for teachers who want to get involved. Find out more bit.ly/4lFpDVt

Louis Theroux's latest project 'Inside the Manosphere' on Netflix is creating a stir but Monash Education's Dr Stephanie Wescott says the documentary missed the mark. "It's a missed opportunity to call out the significant harms that these men perpetrate against women....and I see this documentary as...useless, it doesn't tell a story that we need to hear". Dr Wescott says. Listen to the conversation on ABC National Radio with Tegan Taylor on 'Life Matters'. ab.co/4sX5HQk (Manosphere time stamp 19:05, Dr Wescott timestamp 28:50).

Victoria’s school reports are set to change – but what does this mean for teachers and families? In this new Conversation article, Monash Education researchers Lucas Walsh and Ilana Finefter-Rosenbluh explore what the reforms could mean in practice, from clearer communication with families to impacts on teacher workload. They look at what is needed and which countries do it best. Read the article here bit.ly/4saON0q The Conversation Australia + NZ

Are you interested in a career in counselling or are you looking to develop specialised counselling knowledge to broaden opportunities in your current field? Monash Education offers two postgraduate courses that could be right for you: the Graduate Certificate of Counselling and the Master of Counselling. Join us at our free webinar to find out everything you need to know about these programs. Hear from our course leader, alumni and the counselling placements team and learn about the kind of opportunities a career in counselling has to offer. 📅 Thursday 19 March 2026 🕡 6:30pm – 7:30pm (Melbourne time zone) 📍 Online live stream 📄 Registration is essential. Link in bio

One in four learners in Australian schools come from a home where the main language is not English. This 2 day course is designed to provide mainstream primary school teachers with useful knowledge and skills that will help meet the language-related needs of these learners. Register now for the short course Addressing the Needs of EAL Students in Primary Classrooms. #tab_who_you_will_learn_from" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">monash.edu/study/courses/…

Monash Education's Stephanie Wescott weighs in on Netflix’s upcoming Louis Theroux documentary on the manosphere. In her opinion piece, Stephanie explores what she believes is missing from the story – particularly a deeper look at the structural nature of misogyny and the real-world impacts on women and gender-diverse people. A timely and important contribution to the conversation. Read the article here bit.ly/4sDd9Q7

We award the Jeff Northfield Memorial Award for Excellence in Teacher Research to one recipient each year, who demonstrates an ongoing and current commitment to teacher research. Teacher research, as defined for this award, includes all research into teaching, conducted by a teacher. The award celebrates Monash’s long tradition in the kind of research that Jeff was so prescient in championing: ✏️ research by teachers into teaching ✏️ learning and change in “classrooms” (defined more broadly than school classrooms) that results in the kinds of knowledge that has the potential to directly inform and enrich practice. Applications for 2026 are now open. monash.edu/education/futu…

What helps balance the scales? For Dr Denise Chapman, Dr Geraldine Burke and Associate Professor Jo Blannin, balance begins in the classroom. Through their teaching, research and advocacy, they’re empowering learners and creating spaces where every voice matters. Because what we teach today balances tomorrow. Their passion reflects the 2026 International Women’s Day theme, Balance the Scales, led by UN Women Australia and Share the Dignity - a promise for every woman and girl to be safe, heard, and free to shape her own future. #InternationalWomensDay #BalanceTheScales #IWD2026

Tune into this dedicated webinar to learn everything you need to know about the Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology Advanced. This course is for registered psychologists who are seeking advanced training in educational and developmental psychology. This event is for those who are interested in advanced training in educational and developmental psychology. Eligible applicants include: ⭐ Registered psychologists with AHPRA, including those who have completed a 5+1 internship. ⭐ Registered psychologists with AHPRA who completed a 4+2 internship, and have held General Registration for a minimum duration of 12 months Graduates of the MEDPA can apply to undertake a registrar program in Educational and Developmental Psychology to attain an area of practice endorsement. Register now. monash.edu/education/even…