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Professional Learning

Our researchers work regularly with educators in school classrooms and other settings on research that has a practical impact on educational practice.

We have developed a range of evidence-informed professional learning approaches and deliver these through a variety of Professional Learning events and initiatives created through this research.

These include short workshops, workshop series, accredited courses, and tailored professional learning partnerships for schools and/or teacher networks. We focus on contemporary understandings of quality learning and on innovative delivery.

Upskill your science teaching expertise

We are pleased to offer a micro-credential short course on the FutureLearn Platform.

The microcredential is a self-paced short course designed to upskill both in-field and out-of-field secondary science teachers. The short course is a condensed version of the Department of Education (Victoria) funded Graduate Certificate of Secondary Science (GCSS) developed by Deakin University which ran for 5 years (2020-2024).

The micro-credential is a self-paced, asynchronous course with an assessment component highly relevant for classroom teachers (developing a teaching and learning sequence). Five modules: biology, chemistry, earth and space science and physics are available. The cost of the course is $1375. 

This course is also useful for teachers of upper primary science.

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Below are some of our current professional learning events.

We can tailor professional learning to suit your needs. Choose what you are interested in from the list of professional learning themes below and contact Amanda Peters to organise (amanda.peters@deakin.edu.au).