Mentor Teachers are central to preparing future educators. By modelling effective practice and supporting pre-service teachers during placements, they help build professional confidence and capability. In return, Mentor Teachers gain fresh perspectives, strengthen professional connections, and contribute to the future of the teaching profession.
CDU guides you through the key steps to get placement-ready, covering everything from clearances to health, safety, and professional conduct. Understanding these expectations will help you meet university and site requirements, maintain high professional standards, and make the most of your time on placement.
Jennifer is co-director of the Centre for Creative Futures. She is an award winning filmmaker, author and occasional curator working between anthropology, art and the environmental humanities.
Andrea is an audiologist and speech pathologist. Her research interests span across clinical, ethical, and social aspects of audiology and allied healthcare education, with a focus on improving patient outcomes and supporting healthcare professionals.
Charles Darwin University (CDU) staff and students in Vocational Education and Training (VET) have been recognised as finalists in the 2022 Northern Territory Training Awards.
Creativity and education are empowering Jonathon to draw conclusions about his future. He pictures ongoing success, and based on his current achievements, he won’t be wrong.
The Northern Territory has welcomed some of its newest residents with 14 Charles Darwin University (CDU) TAFE Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) students arriving in Darwin from Papua New Guinea as part of the Australian Government’s Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme pilot.
Over a long career in academia, I have helped many research students formulate and chase down their puzzles into a thesis. For me supervision of graduate students is the most important and certainly the most rewarding aspect of a career in academia.
Local jobs are set to flow from the next phase of construction of the Charles Darwin University (CDU) Education and Community Precinct in Darwin’s Central Business District, with Territory-based contractors appointed for design and construction works.
Dr Andrew Richardson is a Social Worker and Psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience in health and social care. Dr Richardson's experience in health and social care ranges from direct clinical practice, management and leadership roles in government, higher education and not-for-profit organisations.