Federal Education Minister Brendan Nelson has singled out CQU’s Bachelor of Learning Management for praise in an article written for today’s (February 28) The Australian newspaper.

Dr Nelson says there are problems in the training of teachers in some Australian universities and there is criticism from principals to varying degrees about the academic standards of graduates.

“However, I am impressed with Central Queensland University’s bachelor of learning management, which specially prepares teachers for the rigours of the classroom and a life of professional learning. Many who train teachers do not see themselves as members of the teaching profession itself. Perhaps we need more teachers in universities with teaching appointments,” he says on P12 of the national newspaper.

CQU Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Jim Mienczakowski said this endorsement showed how the BLM was becoming known as a leading model for teacher education reform.

He said it was an example of the wider University’s vision in action.