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Programmes
Grad Dip. ( Primary) B.Ed.(Primary)
Teaching Area/Interests
When working as an intermediate teacher I taught all curriculum subjects but specialised in literacy and dance.
My areas of interest now are: Effective teaching practice, assessment, inclusive education, sociology of education, middle schools
I co-ordinate Edprac 602 Diverse learners (grad programme) I teach Edprof 601,Edprac 601(grads) 930.737 Inclusive Education, Edprofst 359 Supervising professional performance
Research Interests (area & methodologies)
- Qualitative methodologies
- What student teachers learn on practicum
- Mentoring and supervision / associate teachers and their role
Professional Links
ASTE, Research project Future challenges (with practicum), Briefing meetings for associate teachers
University Committees served on
Primary practicum advisory committee, Graduate Diploma in Teaching Primary committee,Graduate Diploma of Teaching partnership committee,TLD learning committee, Edu230 writing committee , Deputy Fire warden.
Qualifications / Degrees
- Diploma of Teaching (Primary) - North Shore Teachers College
- B Ed (Education and History) - Massey University
- M Ed Admin (Hons) - Massey University
Previous professional experience (prior to present position)
- Senior Lecturer: Centre for Education- Auckland College of Education
- Deputy Principal : Takapuna Normal Intermediate School
Other information, interests or things that drive you
I love outdoor things- sport, golf, walking, yoga, I am about to start learning Spanish. I believe it is important to travel and be aware of what is happening elsewhere.I believe it is vital for lecturers to have close links with schools
