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Teaching Area/Interests
Early childhood education curriculum and pedagogy. History and philosophy of early childhood. Narrative and identity.
Research Interests (area & methodologies)
Currently completing a PhD in narrative, identity and early childhood curriculum and pedagogy. Research interests in narrative methodologies in particular poststructural analysis, philosophy, policy and history of childhood, childhood studies, curriculum design and development. Interests also in issues around teacher education and teacher professionalism.
Professional Links
Vice President of Auckland Kindergarten Association; Member of the Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia; Member of the Early Childhood Network; Member of RE Provocations.
University Committees served on
Teaching and Learning Technology
Qualifications / Degrees
- Dip Tchg (ECE) NZFKU - North Shore Teachers College
- BA (Education & English) - The University of Auckland
- MA (Hons 1) Education - The University of Auckland
Previous professional experience (prior to present position)
Educational designer; lecturer and curriculum manager for a private teachers college. kindergarten teacher for Auckland Kindergarten Association. Various publishing positions including copy editor and researcher.
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