It’s just what the Doctor ordered: Quality partnerships between universities and schools and more innovative practices related to practicum teaching. The recommendations of Dr Gregor Ramsey in his review of teaching education, Quality Matters, are expected to be repeated when the National Review of Teacher Education is released by the Federal Government shortly. Adjunct lecturer in teacher education at Charles Sturt University (CSU), Dr Julie Martello is already putting the recommendations into practice and has built up excellent relationships with schools throughout the Central West, especially in Bathurst. Before her early childhood students start their first school-based practicum, they assist local school teachers in their English literacy classes. “Students say it gives them a better idea of what’s happening in schools and ideas they might use themselves in the classroom,” says Dr  Martello.CSU’s Process drama in the classroom students are also putting their theories to the test. CSU student Kate Marriott who is in her fourth year of a Bachelor of Education (Primary) says the trainee teachers use drama to get kids enthused and engaged in the classroom with outstanding results.