Southern Cross University and the Diocese of Lismore Partnership Announcement
Southern Cross University and the Diocese of Lismore signed a bold, three-year research agreement.
The Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools was excited to announce early this week a partner with Southern Cross University to reimagine and co-design teacher education and training that will revolutionise and redefine how teachers are prepared for their careers.
This partnership was announced at a joint press conference on 28 August at St Carthage's Primary School, Lismore.
The agreement is being signed amidst a broader national conversation about the practice of teaching and the preparedness of teacher graduates for an increasingly complex classroom landscape. The $1.2 million three-year research program will deliver positive outcomes and impact on students, teachers and our wider school communities.
'Pre-service teachers will have the opportunity to combine learning and practice in the teaching school classrooms from Day 1 of their studies. They will have the opportunity to learn while they teach in schools across the Diocese, spending more time in the classroom before they graduate. We anticipate many pre-service teachers will embrace the opportunity to remain teaching in the Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools after graduation,' Adam Spencer, Director of Catholic Schools.
See attached the Media Statement and select press coverage from this event.