For Qiujianni Fan (Jenny), the Australian lifestyle was a big factor in her decision to study in Australia. But it was also Jenny’s lifelong ambition of becoming a teacher and the uniqueness of the Territory that gave her the push to study teaching at CDU and fulfil her dream.
When Niki returned home to China four years ago, she knew one day she’d be back. Darwin’s charm had well and truly won Niki over, and it wasn’t long until she returned to study a Master of Teaching.
The Commonwealth Prac Payment (CPP) is a government program that offers eligible nursing, midwifery, teaching and social work students financial support while undertaking mandatory placements. This support will enable them to gain practical experience and develop professional competence without feeling financial stress.
My research is situated within health professions education, with a focus on assessment quality, curriculum design, learner development, and faculty capacity building in medical and allied health programs. I have conducted and published work on clinical competence assessment, MCQ and OSCE design, educational environments, learner agency, culturally responsive teaching and assessment, and the use of technology-enhanced learning in health education.
CDU provides documents to guide the planning, teaching and assessment of placements.
It’s clear that the COVID-19 crisis has challenged the higher education sector to rethink teaching and learning. The result is that more students than ever will be studying online. Is Charles Darwin University prepared to meet that challenge?
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.
The support and collaboration of our institutional and academic partners are gratefully acknowledged. Through their commitment to literary scholarship, research, teaching and creative practice, a diverse community of academics, researchers, writers and emerging scholars is brought together.
The Bachelor of Midwifery prepares students for the role of Registered Midwife. The program is underpinned by a philosophy of woman-centred care and provides learning opportunities to prepare the students to function as reflective, compassionate, safe and competent midwives. Our programs qualify for ‘away from base’ funding for indigenous people. We have expert Indigenous midwives involved in teaching and research.
Sabaratnam’s passion for educating and helping others has made him an integral part of the community. He has been heavily involved with community activities around Darwin for almost 40 years and is a two-time graduate of CDU with a Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Certificate in Teaching.