Affiliated Schools Program: redefining teacher education through partnership | UC

The Affiliated Schools Program (ASP) — a partnership between the University of Canberra and the ACT Government — is transforming teacher education and professional learning across the Territory.

Unlike traditional school-university programs, ASP is multifaceted ecosystem supporting pre-service teachers, in-service educators and schools across six key elements: high-quality professional experiences, school-based clinics, professional learning programs, the Teachers as Researchers initiative, an intensive Master of Education and a co-designed Research Program.

By connecting academics, educators, pre-service teachers and students, ASP builds capacity, strengthens professional practice and improves student learning outcomes. This integrated, research-informed approach ensures teachers are better prepared, schools are more effective and students — setting a national benchmark for collaborative teacher education.  

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