School of Education

We are changing the face of education in Australia and abroad. As an industry leader, we are building a quality profession for all.

Our programs provide future teachers with evidence-based approaches that improve outcomes for all learners and their communities.

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Study

Our students get the best balance of theoretical knowledge and practical skills to graduate with confidence.

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Preparing educators

Preparing educators

By training skilled educators, we are helping to create equity and justice in our communities.

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Research

Research

Our research is helping to transform the profession and improve outcomes for all learners.

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Partnerships

Partnerships

We partner with schools, communities and governments on policy, research and education.

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Top 200 worldwide for quality education

We’re ranked in the world’s top 200 for advancing the right to education and ensuring access to education at all levels, from childhood development through secondary education and beyond.

Times Higher Education (THE), 2024, Impact Rankings 2024: quality education

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Our teaching programs are recognised by the AFR Higher Education Awards.*

Australian Financial Review (AFR), 2022, AFR Higher Education Awards show universities at their creative best

1st in Victoria

We’re the best Victorian university for overall employer satisfaction, with a rating of 85.9%.

Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2024, 2023 Employer Satisfaction Survey [PDF, 4.7MB]

The SOLAR Lab

The Science of Language and Reading Lab is helping schools improve how they teach children to read.

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News

  • Rural roads to reading

    La Trobe's School of Education is seeking Victorian primary schools to participate in a new research project on reading instruction in rural and regional schools.

  • SOLAR courses evaluated

    A recent evaluation has shown that SOLAR courses address a significant gap in professional development for teachers

  • Technologies education and development

    New research has examined how children engage with technologies education at different stages of development

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Indigenous Acknowledgement

La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more