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Teaching Area/Interests
When working as a primary teacher I specialised in gifted and talented educaton, As a senior lecturer my area of specific interest is Gifted and talented education ie teaching strategies to support the development of childrens' gifts and talents, also Inclusive Education and Diversity
Research Interests (area & methodologies)
- Teacher Education in New Zealand specifically relating to gifted and talented education
- Catering for Gifted and talented students within New Zealand schools
- Evaluation of innovative programmes for gifted learners
- Curriculum models for gifted education
- I mostly use qualitative methodologies
Professional Links
- Giftnet - support for teachers/principals in establishing school programmes for gifted and talented students,
- Professional development in many Auckland schools when they are establishing gifted and talented programmes
- Supervision of post graduate theses on gifted education and/or special needs
- Involvement in on-going Ministry research on evaluation of Talent Development Initiatives in New Zealand schools
- External marker of Masters theses on gifted education for Massey and Waikato Universities
University Committees served on
Writing committee for the development of the new Year One course
Qualifications / Degrees
- PhD in Education - The University of Auckland
- MA (Hons) - The University of Auckland
- BA (Education & Psychology) - The University of Auckland
- Diploma of Teaching (Distinction) Primary - Auckland Teachers College
Previous professional experience (prior to present position)
- Primary teacher Years 2 - 6 at Mt Eden Normal Primary School, Epsom Normal Primary, Meadowbank Primary
- Primary teacher in England for two years ( inner London schools )
Other information, interests or things that drive you
Steering Committee for the establishment of a Catholic secondary school in South Auckland.
I am strongly committed to enhancing the self efficacy of the regular classroom teacher in relation to planning programmes for gifted and talented learners
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