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Programmes
B Ed (Tchg), Primary Grad Dip Diploma
Teaching Area/Interests
- Drama in Education
- Critical Reflection
- Moral and Political Nature of Teaching
- Practicum
- Behaviour Management
Research Interests (area & methodologies)
- Drama as a pedagogical approach in cross curricula classroom teaching.
- Drama as a pedagogical approach in tertiary education settings.
- Drama as an approach to assisting children with behavioural needs.
- Critical reflection.
- Gender dynamics in education.
- Effective questioning.
Professional Links
- Member of Drama New Zealand
- Member of New Zealand Association of Research in Education
University Committees served on
- Primary Practicum Advisory Committee
- Membership Officer for ASTE
Qualifications / Degrees
- Dip Tchg - Auckland College of Education
- B.A. - The University of Auckland
- Post Grad Dip Education - The University of Auckland
- M Ed (Hons) - The University of Auckland
Previous professional experience (prior to present position)
- Teacher at New Windsor School 1989-1991 with responsibilities for Drama and Physical Education.
- Teacher at St Judes Middle School (Portsmouth, England) 1991-1993.
- Part Time Teacher New Windsor School and Relief Teacher / Full time University Student 1994-1995 with responsibilities for gifted and talented students.
- Teacher at New Windsor School 1996 with responsibities for Senior Language, the Arts and Education Outside the Classroom.
- Senior Teacher and Board of Trustees Representative New Windsor School 1997-1999 with responsibilty for children with behavioural needs.
- Visiting Teaching Fellow for the Centre for Professional Inquiry, The Auckland College of Education 2000-2001.
- Drama Facilitator on the National Arts Curriculum Faciltation Project 2001-2002, The Auckand College of Education.
- Senior Lecturer for the Centre for Professional Inquiry, The Auckland College of Education 2002-2004, and The University of Auckland Faculty of Education 2005-present.
Other information, interests or things that drive you
- For my three boys to grow up in a society that values diversity and social justice.
- A continual commitment to improving my own teaching practice and research skills.
- Manchester United.
