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My professional background in primary classroom teaching and my experience in leadership, mentoring, and curriculum support and development roles, together with my current study toward a Master of Education degree, informs my teaching of Social Studies Education for undergraduate and graduate students.
My New Zealand professional experience includes seven years primary teaching experience; two years lecturing in Social Studies, Technology and Professional Practice at Auckland College of Education; and one year teaching part-time in a community kindergarten. During seven years spent living in Europe and Asia, I taught English to children and adult learners in Germany, and taught for two years in the elementary area at the International School of Manila. I currently lecture in Social Studies and Social Sciences Education for students completing primary and early childhood teaching qualifications.
Educational History
- University of Auckland, New Zealand (2004 - 2007)
Qualification: Postgraduate Diploma in Education (2007)
- University of Auckland, New Zealand (1981 - 1984)
Qualification: Bachelor of Arts Degree (1985)
- Auckland Teachers’ College, New Zealand (1981 - 1983)
Qualifications: Teachers’ College Diploma (1983), Trained Teachers’ Certificate (1986)
Area of Expertise
- Social Studies Education
Research and professional interest
- Social Studies Education
- Currently developing a research platform through study towards Master of Education degree through University of Auckland
Current teaching
- 926.621 - Rethinking Social Sciences for Social and Ethical Empowerment (Bachelor of Education (Teaching) - Early Childhood) - Course Co-ordinator
- 926.631 - Rethinking Social Studies for Social and Ethical Empowerment (Bachelor of Education (Teaching) - Primary)
- EDCURRIC 611 - Social Studies Education (Graduate Diploma of Teaching - Primary) - Course Co-ordinator
- EDCURRIC 106 - Social Studies Education (Bachelor of Education (Teaching) - Primary)
