Innovative program puts PhD students in the classroom

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published October 13, 2021

In an Australian-first program, La Trobe University PhD students are being embedded in schools to conduct research and try to improve education outcomes.

The PhD students will be embedded in the schools for three years.

The university has opened up its Industry PhD program to education students.

The program is traditionally available only to science ...

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