Ann currently lectures in the pre-service primary and secondary programmes for the learning area of Technology in the New Zealand curriculum.

Ann was one of the first women in New Zealand to train to teach and assess design technology (hard materials) by first training towards an architectural draughting qualification, via a building cadetship and then running her own contract architectural and interior design draughting business.

Prior to her current work in teacher education Ann ran Technology and Graphics departments in High Schools teaching product design within the Technology and Graphics syllabuses for a number of years.

As an advisor to schools in the Auckland/Northland regions Ann helped bring the new technology curriculum into schools. Up until this year Ann has held a dual role in the Faculty of Education as a senior lecturer in Technology and as an advisor of Graphics for the Auckland/Northland regions.

A number of years ago Ann was appointed to the writing team for the then new Graphics Bursary paper by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and also contributed to the draft curriculum for Technology in the New Zealand Curriculum. A member of expert writing teams for the Ministry of Education Ann helped to develop achievement based assessment for the NCEA (National Certificate in Education) assessment initiative, helping to bring in portfolio based assessment for creative based subjects. She has continued to be involved in national assessment as chief assessor, panel leader, moderator and marker for NCEA since its inception. Her contributions to the Graphics learning community include the co-authoring of Design and Graphics in Technology - a resource for yrs 1-8. (2001, Wellington, Learning Media).

Ann’s ongoing postgraduate studies have gained her a masters degree in Art & Design with a focus on the way designers carry out their creative process. Her current research continues this theme to develop material towards educating for a creative response.
 

Publications

• Neveldsen, P.G., Lee, K.M., Mawson, W.B., McGlashan, A.A., Patterson, M.N., Weal, B.J., & Wells, A.W.J. (19 February, 2009). How effective are we? Initial stages of a longitudinal study in technology education. Research Expo. Faculty of Education, University of Auckland.
• Lee, K.M., Mawson, W.B., McGlashan, A.A., Neveldsen, P.G., Patterson, M.N., Weal, B.J., & Wells, A.W.J. (November 27 - 29, 2008). Developing a research culture which investigates the impact of professional practice. Exploring Technology Education: Solutions to issues in a Globalised World. 5th Biennial Technology Education Research Conference. Crowne Plaza Hotel, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia.
• McGlashan, A.A. (3 - 5 October, 2007). Design process - Design as an individually negotiated process of reflexive practice. TENZ Conference. Waipuna Lodge, Auckland.
• Compton, V.J., France, B., & McGlashan, A.A. (August 25-28, 2006). Exploring technological knowledge and the nature of technology. Sustainable Communities and Sustainable Environments: Envisioning a role for science, mathematics and technology education. Sustainable Communities and Sustainable Environments. Victoria, Canada. 136-146.
• McGlashan, A.A. (2006). Design process - Design as a individually negotiated process of reflexive practice. Auckland University of Technology.
• Compton, V.J., France, B., & McGlashan, A.A. (2005). Milestone one - Technological knowledge and the nature of technology. Research contract held by The University of Auckland - Faculty of Education. Ministry of Education, 1-60.
• Compton, V.J., France, B., & McGlashan, A.A. (2005). Milestone two - Technological knowledge and the nature of technology. Research contract held by The University of Auckland - Faculty of Education. Ministry of Education, 1-43.
• McGlashan, A.A. (18 August, 2005). Present tense. X Space installation. Auckland University of Technology Campus, Auckland.