Partnerships

The School of Education is dedicated to industry and community engagement by providing pathways through research, placements and specific individual projects.

RMIT and CEP – enhancing opportunities for rural teaching career

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Discover the transformative journey of our preservice teachers as they embark on a rural placement, supported by our wonderful partner organisation Country Education Partnerships (CEP). This inspiring video captures the essence of this unique experience through the eyes of the preservice teachers and showcases the profound impact of teaching in rural communities. Watch as our students grow professionally and personally as a result of their work with their host schools and communities. The video highlights the unparalleled support, mentorship, and real-world challenges that the School of Education is able to facilitate when working in ongoing partnership with innovative organisations such as CEP.

The School of Education at RMIT works to actively sustain and further develop our valued partnerships with a range of organisations. By doing so we are able to provide many incredible opportunities for  our future educators as they prepare to undertake rewarding teaching careers across a range of educational settings.

Our partnerships 

A great strength of our programs is the extensive partnership network we have with early childhood, primary, secondary, and other educational settings. 

These relationships enable our pre-service teachers to gain a wide experience of teaching in different educational environments and settings. Experiences vary from the city centre to suburban, semi-rural, remote and international settings, laying a sound foundation for future employment in the profession. 

We are committed to the development of effective and creative working relationships with our partners and strive to build on opportunities presented to work collaboratively with them in: 

  • Developing future teachers; 
  • Exploring research opportunities; 
  • Co-constructing curriculum; and 
  • Enabling professional development. 

We are always keen to develop our partnerships further, with schools and other settings, so please contact us to discuss the possibilities: education.placements@rmit.edu.au  

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Student Experience

When you participate in our programs you are provided with a variety of Work Integrated Learning opportunities across different educational settings. 

This includes the chance to be a volunteer or conduct professional practice in exciting and varied educational settings including: 

  • Many metropolitan settings.
  • International settings. 
  • Remote, rural and regional settings. 
  • Special educational settings. 
  • Tech schools. 
  • Other educational organisations (museums, sports organisations etc). 

With a focus on blending theory and practice, school-based mentors and university staff will help guide you through your program ensuring that you will have every opportunity to develop as a teacher and making positive contributions to the world of education, and beyond. 

For all inquiries related to Work Integrated Learning (WIL) in the School of Education, please contact:  

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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