School of Cultural and Professional Learning
About the school
We focus on lifelong learning and development, and the application of theory to professional practice. Our academics share a commitment to teaching and learning, and the provision of high quality learning experiences for a wide diversity of students. Our work is underpinned by a commitment to a socially just and inclusive curriculum and pedagogy. We provide innovative leadership in both research and education programs.
Our activities focus on traditional educational settings as well as education in the community, business and industry sectors.
The School provides innovative leadership in research, education consultancy, and teaching and learning. We are committed to providing service within the university community and the wider community, and in particular to developing professional networks and partnerships.
Globalisation, growth and development of higher education, a revolution in communications and a focus on lifelong learning impact on the work of the School of Learning and Professional Studies
Research
Academics share a focus on valuing high quality research programs which have been designed to address applied and theoretical issues. Our academic staff specialise in the following educational and research areas:
- assessment
- autism spectrum disorder
- behaviour management
- career development
- cognition
- counselling
- curriculum studies with a focus on middle years
- developmental psychology
- disability
- educational administration
- engaging diverse learners
- higher education
- human development
- inclusive education
- leadership
- learning and cognition
- learning difficulties and literacy
- mentoring in education
- middle years schooling pedagogy
- psychology
- supporting students who have challenging behaviour
Staff
Contacts
School of Cultural and Professional Learning
- Phone: 3138 3483
- Int. phone: +61 7 3138 3483
- Fax: 3138 3987
- Level 3, A Block,
Room 325
Kelvin Grove
Victoria Park Road
Kelvin Grove
