More than 300 new teachers will be qualified to lead classrooms in 2025, thanks to 麻豆直播鈥檚 one-year Graduate Diploma in Education program.
In response to Western Australia鈥檚 teaching shortage, Curtin took a leadership role by reintroducing a Graduate Diploma in Education in 2024, allowing graduates with a relevant Bachelor鈥檚 degree an intensive, fast-track pathway to meet the requirements to become a registered teacher.
In its first year, the course will produce 340 graduates qualified to teach in WA primary and secondary schools.
Head of Curtin鈥檚 School of Education, said Curtin had taken the lead in addressing the critical need for more primary and secondary teachers in WA.
鈥淭he teacher shortage is having a major impact on Western Australian schools and families,鈥� Professor Brooks said.
鈥淎dding hundreds of teachers to the workforce in just 12 months is a great example of Curtin鈥檚 strong industry ties and flexibility.
鈥淲e heard our schools鈥� call for more teachers as soon as possible and have provided an agile response to help them address the challenges they鈥檙e facing.鈥�
Professor Brooks said preliminary enrolment numbers indicated the course would create even more qualified teachers over the next year.
鈥淭he Graduate Diploma of Education will continue to add even more qualified and classroom ready graduates to the teaching pool 鈥� at a time of immense need.鈥�
With primary or secondary teaching pathways Curtin Diploma of Education students get the opportunity for hands-on experience during their studies with 45 days spent learning in the workplace, split over three placements.
鈥淚n 2025, the Curtin School of Education is celebrating its milestone 50th anniversary,鈥� Professor Brooks said.
鈥淐urtin has offered innovative programs in teaching and learning since 1975, with an inaugural cohort of 46 students, the School has grown to more than 4500 enrolments and serves every Australian state and territory.
鈥淥ur staff and students have been leaders in developing theories and practices aimed at preparing highly skilled, knowledgeable graduates equipped to teach and work in a fast-changing world.鈥�
The Graduate Diploma in Education is part of the Curtin School of Education鈥檚 comprehensive range of offerings, which also include the Bachelor of Education at Early Childhood, Primary and Secondary levels, and a post graduate Master of Teaching.
