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The Faculty is proud to see its graduates take on new challenges and succeed in the world of education. One of our distinguished graduates is Michael Webb, who won the Graduate School of Education Master of Teaching (Primary) Prize at our Prize Giving Ceremony in June.

Michael is now working at Rosalie Primary School and is aware of the need to have male role models in schools. ‘I think it is important for children of both genders to understand that  men can be passionate about literature, mathematics, art, history and science - and not just footy! I am fortunate to work in a school that maintains a balance of male, female, young and experienced staff members. This balance enriches the professional environment and leads to more considered decisions relating to planning, instruction and classroom management,’ he said.

Michael has developed a keen interest in effective maths education in the primary classroom. ‘I am spending a lot of time reflecting on my own teaching repertoire, and working with other practitioners to improve whole of school maths planning,’ he said.

Michael enjoyed the Master of Teaching course, and is already contemplating further postgraduate studies: ‘I can’t rule out some graduate research in the area of rich learning tasks and their influence on the development of mathematical thinking and working in primary students. UWA may not have seen the last of me!’

Media references

Martin Swann (Faculty of Education)  (+61 8)  6488 2443

Sanna Peden (Faculty of Education) (+61 8)  6488 2382