Education Knowledge Network

• Education Knowledge Network Meetings
• Professional Learning Courses
• Pathways to Masters of Education
• Membership of UWS Alumni
  

The Education Knowledge Network was established in September 2006 to enable UWS School of Education alumni, teachers, and University staff to work closely together to enhance the relationships and experiences of all educators. Please join the network by completing the Education Knowledge Network Membership Form (PDF, 156Kb).

The UWS Education Knowledge Network is a NSW Institute of Teachers endorsed provider of professional development for the maintenance of accreditation at Professional Competence. Scope of Endorsement - All Elements of the Professional Teaching Standards. In 2008 the EKN was recognised in the Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Awards taking out the only prize awarded for Excellence in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

 

Education Knowledge Network Meetings 2009

We are pleased to offer after-school Education Knowledge Network meetings for 2009, which are designed to bring teachers together and give them the opportunity to network and to hear about some exciting initiatives relevant to education. Please check the schedule for 2009 and reserve your place by contacting Mandy McArdle at edunetwork@uws.edu.au.

Professional Learning Courses 2009

A full program of innovative one day and school based professional learning courses has been developed with input from teachers, schools, DET and CEO and University advisors. These courses have been designed to support teachers in their personal development and learning in a practical, stimulating and pertinent way. All of our courses have a practical as well as theoretical basis and all include input from teachers working in the area who have some interesting practices to share. The Education Knowledge Network is a NSW Institute of Teachers endorsed provider, all EKN professional learning courses are endorsed at a professional competence level. See more details and the full schedule for 2009.

Pathways to Post-graduate Study

Teachers undertaking professional learning courses through the UWS Education Knowledge Network can fulfill the requirements for units of study in the Master of Education. Find out more...

Membership in the UWS Education Alumni

Every education graduate of UWS is welcome to join the UWS Education Knowledge Network and membership is free. To join, please complete the Education Knowledge Network Membership Form (PDF, 156Kb).