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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Dr. Padraig Strappe, a teaching-research academic at Charles Darwin University, is spearheading a project to purify high-value collagen from crocodile carcass waste for use in the food, cosmetic, and biomedical industries.
International student Farhana is a champion at helping people who are in need, whether that’s in the classroom or through invaluable volunteer work. Throughout her life, her deep passions have always been education and social development. Thanks to her Master of Teaching studies at CDU, she has been able to blend the two together.