Education
How language can help refugees to settle into their new home
Refugees have much to learn when arriving in a new country. CDU researcher and PhD candidate Johnny Howard believes that if we understand how refugees use new languages, we can enhance the resettlement experience and help them feel at home.
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Maddy found her calling on the ski slopes of Japan
Sometimes career inspiration strikes in the unlikeliest of places. After a couple of false starts at uni, it was finding a job as a ski instructor that encouraged Maddy move to the tropics to become a primary school teacher.
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Axel's connecting kids with the fun side of science
Axel knows first-hand the impact a great teacher can have on your future. He was inspired by many of his own high school teachers to pursue a career in education. Not only is Axel now forging a career as a chemistry teacher in his hometown of Darwin, but he’s also sharing his passion for STEM with the rest of the planet.
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Breanna felt the call of teaching pull her back to the Territory
Darwin local Breanna wanted a taste of the big, wide world outside once she left school, but the laidback Territory lifestyle soon called her back home. With a new career plan and a scholarship or two under her belt, postgraduate teaching student Breanna can’t wait to make a positive impact on high school students in her hometown.
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Hasan landed his dream teaching job in Darwin
Hasan's Master of Teaching degree from CDU paved the way for a successful career as a curriculum coordinator at St. John's Catholic College. His networking skills and work ethic were crucial in landing his dream job, and he feels fortunate to have settled into a supportive community.
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A Master of Teaching has given Harnika the skills to educate others
Harnika has always had a passion for helping others thrive. As a Maths Teacher in a local Darwin secondary school, her passion is being fulfilled. CDU has given her the best start to her career.
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Isha sees Darwin as home
Arriving in Australian from India, Isha is proud to be following her dream. She knows that a career in teaching will bring her joy.
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Learning from the best to be the best: Hannah's story
As a teenager, Hannah wanted to become a teacher. When she failed to get the necessary scores to go to university, she parked that dream. Years later, while working in a school, Hannah’s teaching passion was reborn.
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Studying and tutoring, the life of a Education student
Anh Thu Mai (Sophia) always planned on being a teacher. By studying a Bachelor in Secondary Education at CDU she’s well on the way to achieving her goal.
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