The webinar at Excelsia College, led by Dr. Peter Stiles, focused on fostering a culture of lifelong learning in schools while highlighting their Master of Education program designed for educators. Topics included the benefits of online study, creating a research-oriented environment, and encouraging continuous professional development among faculty. The program is structured to be flexible, allowing completion in as little as 16 months without on-campus commitments, and promotes faith-based learning.

1. Excelsia College Webinar:
“Encouraging a Culture of Lifelong Learning In
Your School”
Featuring: Dr. Peter Stiles, Acting Head of Education @ Excelsia College
Master of Education
12st July 2017

2. Overview
• Introduction to the webinar session/presenters
• Introduction to Excelsia College
• Key Topic: Encouraging a Culture of Lifelong Learning in Your School
• Master of Education – Purpose, Structure, Delivery
• Benefits of online study
• Q&A

3. Introduction to Excelsia College
• Established in 1983 (formerly Wesley Institute)
• In partnership with the Indiana Wesleyan University, one of the largest Christian
universities in the US, and a pioneer in online education in the US, with more
than 95 years experience in Christian-based education
• Focus and Purpose
• Why Christian education – the faith-based Master of Education
• Why online delivery

4. Encouraging a Culture of Lifelong Learning in Your School
• Ensure that time is allowed for detailed
discussions with students/teachers
• Develop a research culture in your classroom and
learning environment
• Take time out of marking to talk about books
• Embrace new areas of knowledge, whatever stage
of your career.
• Have retired people visit and speak about their
interests
• Attend professional development courses,
conferences
• Join professional associations ( e.g. Australian
College of Educators )
• Encourage colleagues to pursue higher degrees in
education or their discipline
• Be a reader, both within and outside of the
classroom
• Encourage quiet reading for short periods in class
time (D.E.A.R)
• Allow your students to discuss their reading,
hobbies, interests
• Encourage your students to visit and make use of
the School Library
• Value public and university libraries
• Foster a disarmingly enthusiastic attitude to all
knowledge
Culture Cultivation Tips:

5. Master of Education (MEd)
• Designed specifically for educators who want to develop and enrich their
teaching practice as highly accomplished leaders in their field and advance their
career
• Faith-based learning at the core of its delivery
• Complete in as little as 16 months with six intakes a year: July, September,
November, January, March, May
• No on-campus commitments, study while working full-time
• Total of 8 units, studying 1 unit at a time
• Practical, skilled-based learning from accomplished academics
• Specialise in Leadership or Teaching and Learning

6. Benefits of studying online
• 100% online delivery
• Flexibility to study when and where you like
• Balance family and work life
• Online community network
• Quality of coursework equivalent to on-campus

7. School Partnership Opportunities
• Run an in-school or online Discovery Session
• Facilitate information on postgraduate study opportunities for interested
teachers
• Further a lifelong learning culture in your school with teachers studying their MEd
together
Contact Amelia Wilson, Partnerships Manager, Excelsia College Online
amelia@online.excelsia.edu.au or 1300 917 916

8. Questions?