Dr Louise Puslednik
| Name | Dr Louise Puslednik |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Affiliations | Centre for Astrophysics |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Fields of Research
- 390113. Science, technology and engineering curriculum and pedagogy
- 390407. Inclusive education
Professional Membership
| Professional Membership | Year |
|---|---|
| Queensland Science Teachers Association | |
| The Australian Association for Research in Education |
BEnvSc(Hons)
Wollongong
1999
GDipEd(Sec)
Wollongong
2014
PhD
Wollongong
2006
- LinkedIn Profile
- Authentic Research Mentor Programme featured in Sydney Morning Herald
- Teacher Magazine Article: Hands-on science mentoring beneficial for rural students
- Mentoring Girls in Maths Award
- Mentoring Girls in Maths Podcast
- Rural Women in STEM Immersion at University of Sydney
- Women's Work - Documentary (featured at 11:56 minutes)
- Mentoring Young Women in STEM
| Project title | Details | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | |
| School of Education Seed Grant | Working with an international multidisciplinary team this research will examine how teachers’ pedagogic practices capitalize on the affordances of the science animations (or simulations) they select. |
| Date | Name | Awarding organisation | Underpinning research |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Mentoring Girls In Maths | Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute |
| Item reviewed | Year |
|---|---|
| Australian Journal of Education | 2024 |