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Programmes
BEd, Grad Dip, Post Grad
Teaching Area/Interests
BEd primary, Grad Dip, Post Grad. Reflective practice, on-line learning, Leadership and Management, Drama as a pedagogical tool in education, Moral/socio/political nature of teaching, inquiry, pedadgogy, philosophy of teaching, the Arts as motivational force diverse learners.
Research Interests (area & methodologies)
Reflective practice, pedagogies in both face to face and on-line learning, ICT tools for enhancing and providing access for diverse learners (Smart boards, podcasting, WebCT, Noodle), Teacher and teaching as a creative endeavour - qualitative, on-line focus groups
Professional Links
NZEALS, NZARE, ASTE
University Committees served on
BEd Quals, IT, TILT, TLD, ICT, Botox, assessor for CULT, Reviewer for courses at other Institutions, Scoping committee for new degree
Qualifications / Degrees
- Teachers Certificate - Hamilton Teachers College
- Dip Tchg - Auckland College of Education
- Higher Dip Tchg - Auckland College of Education
- Dip Ed Management - Auckland College of Education
- MEd Admin (First Class Hons) - Massey University
Previous professional experience (prior to present position)
35 years in Primary and Intermediate Schools both as an Art Specialist and General Teacher, professional development coordinator for teachers for new Maths curriculum, Drama in education advisor, Director of large scale musical/drama productions with other schools, Director/Teacher of Drama in own Theatre Company, Art Teacher for adults at Art Centres/Schools, Marketing consultant for multinational, ran own Pottery Gallery and set up exhibitions, cello teacher, lecturer in both Maths and Professional Inquiry centres
Other information, interests or things that drive you
Children and grandchildren,fit to be a teacher (mountain biking, tramping, golf, skiing, yoga) Creativity (painter, printmaker, musician) traveller, theatre, opera, music, history, reading, ideas
