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Programmes
Graduate Diploma (P).
Teaching Area/Interests
Gender Issues in Education, Learning during Practicum, Teacher Identity, Moral and Ethical Nature of Teaching, Collaborative Learning, Professional Dimensions of Teaching.
Research Interests (area & methodologies)
Learning on Practicum, Teacher Identity, Collaborative Learning, Case study methodolgy, Dispositions in Teaching.
Professional Links
Financial Member of NZARE
University Committees served on
ACE committees: Graduate Diploma Qualifications Committee, PT Forum Committee (6 years), Partnerships Schools Advisory Committee, Professional Development Primary Schools Advisory Committee, Health and Safety Committee (1996 - 97; 99 -2001) Fire Wardin, ASTE rep on various committees: practicum project 1 and 2 (2001), Staff Appointments Committee.1997, 99-2000).
University Committees 2007 -2008: Equity Committee 2007, Publications and Marketing Committee, 2008; International Committee, 2008; Primary Sector Advisory Committee, 2008.
Qualifications / Degrees
- Trained Teachers Certificate - Ardmore Teachers College
- Diploma in Teaching - Massey University
- Bachelor of Education - Massey University
- Master of Education - Massey University
Previous professional experience (prior to present position)
I have taught for20 years in Primary and Secondary schools and have had classes ranging from New Entrants to Form 7. Area of speciality: Reading Across the Curriculum, English, Performance Drama. I have taught in rural and urban schools and in Birminham, England. Last two teaching positions: English Dept, Avondale College, PR 1; Lecturer: Centre of Professional Inquiry, ACE. . In the distant past I have also been active in the Playcentre movement where I have taken on various responsibilities: committee member, parent supervisor, playcentre library and educational equipment.
Other information, interests or things that drive you
Use of drama as a teaching tool, effective pedagogy at the tertiary level, Children with Foetal Alcohol Syndrome,
