Dr Louise Puslednik
Name | Dr Louise Puslednik |
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Email Address | louise.puslednik@unisq.edu.au |
Job Title | Senior Lecturer (Curriculum and Pedagogy - Science Education) |
Qualifications | BEnvSc(Hons) Wollongong, GDipEd(Sec) Wollongong, PhD Wollongong |
Department | School of Education |
ORCID | https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2589-1298 |
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Biography
I have a background in biological research, and I bring this science experience and skills to my teaching of preservice teachers, as well as to helping to guide and mentor science and STEM educators. I have a strong research interest in helping teachers to design authentic hands-on learning experiences that transforms students learning beyond the classroom. Developing evidence based pedagogies that addresses the needs of 21st century learners is crucial area for teacher education.
Employment
Position | Organisation | From | To |
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Lecturer | Australian Catholic University | 2022 | 2023 |
Science Education Officer | Catholic Education, Diocese of Bathurst | 2020 | 2021 |
Science Coordinator | St Matthews Catholic School | 2016 | 2021 |
Science Teacher | St Matthews Catholic School | 2015 | 2021 |
Expertise
Science Education
Pedagogy
Authentic Learning
Teaching
Primary and Secondary Science and STEM Education
Professional Membership
Professional Membership | Year |
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Queensland Science Teachers Association | |
The Australian Association for Research in Education |
BEnvSc(Hons)
Wollongong
1999
GDipEd(Sec)
Wollongong
2014
PhD
Wollongong
2006
Project title | Details | Year |
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UniSQ Research Building Capacity Grant | Working with colleagues from ACU, this research investigates how primary school teachers use scientific evidence in the classroom to develop students critical thinking and evidentiary practices. |