Working in, and being a part of, a culture of lifelong learning is crucial to the ongoing success of both teachers and their students. All teachers want the best for their students, and in order to encourage learning as a lifelong value, there needs to be a culture within a school or organisation that helps maintain that value through its everyday operations and practices. If you'd like to learn more about Excelsia College's online Master of Education, visit our website: https://online.excelsia.edu.au/programs/master-of-education

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?