Mantei, Jessica

Overview

Jessica Mantei is an Associate Professor in Language and Literacy for the School of Education in the Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Wollongong, and a member of the Play, Curriculum and Pedagogy in Early Start Research Group. Jessica has extended experience as a primary school classroom teacher, early career teacher mentor, and Reading Recovery teacher. Her PhD focused on the development of teacher reflective capacities and the ways primary school teachers’ professional identities are evident in the learning experiences they design.

Following the completion of her PhD in 2010, Jessica commenced in an academic position at the University of Wollongong. Since that time, Jessica has taught in undergraduate and postgraduate literacy and research education subjects, co supervised Honours and PhD students to completion. Jessica is the School Head of Teaching and Learning in the School of Education.

Jessica’s research interests include: pedagogies for literacy teaching supported by technology; the development of teacher reflective capacities and professional identity; young children as consumers and creators of text as they explore and respond to the messages they are exposed to and those they might convey in their own compositions.

Top Publications

Year	Title
2018	Repositioning Online Reading to a Central Location in the Language Arts
2017	Children creating multimodal stories about a familiar environment Published in The Reading Teacher: a journal of the International Reading Association
2017	Literature in a digital environment
2017	Using short films in the classroom as a stimulus for digital text creation Published in The Reading Teacher: a journal of the International Reading Association
2016	Assessing emergent readers' knowledge about online reading Published in The Reading Teacher: a journal of the International Reading Association
2016	Digital writing practices: A close look at one grade three author Published in Literacy
2011	Turning into teachers before our eyes: The development of professional identity through professional dialogue Published in Australian Journal of Teacher Education
2010	Computers and play in early childhood: affordances and limitations Published in Journal of Interactive Learning Research
2010	Incorporating technology within classroom literacy experiences Published in Journal of Literacy and Technology

Available as Research Supervisor

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2022	Transition to school: children's perspectives of the literacy experiences on offer as they move from pre-school to the first year of formal schooling Published In AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE AND LITERACY
2021	Examining children¿s interpretations of teacher expectations in the literacy classroom Published In Australian Journal of Language and Literacy
2021	Examining pedagogies for teaching phonics: lessons from early childhood classrooms Published In Australian Educational Researcher
2020	A cautionary tale: digital resources in literacy classrooms Published In Learning, Media and Technology
2020	Teacher knowledge and student learning: An examination of teacher pedagogies for the same writing topic across two consecutive grades Published In Australian Journal of Language and Literacy
2019	A cautionary tale: digital resources in literacy classrooms Published In Learning, Media and Technology
2018	Examining literacy demands for children during teacher-led episodes of reading aloud across the transition from Preschool to Kindergarten Published In Australian Journal of Language and Literacy
2018	Examining what it means to make 'text-to' connections with Year 5 and 6 students Published In Literacy Learning: The Middle Years
2018	Teaching letter sound relationships in context is systematic Published In Professional Educator
2018	Teaching phonics: good teacher practice v the phonics screener Published In Professional Voice
2017	Children creating multimodal stories about a familiar environment Published In The Reading Teacher: a journal of the International Reading Association
2017	Using short films in the classroom as a stimulus for digital text creation Published In The Reading Teacher: a journal of the International Reading Association
2016	Assessing emergent readers' knowledge about online reading Published In The Reading Teacher: a journal of the International Reading Association
2016	Digital storytelling: capturing children's participation in preschool activities Published In Issues in Educational Research
2016	Digital writing practices: A close look at one grade three author Published In Literacy
2016	Opinion: phones down, for literacy's sake Published In Early Learning Review
2016	Playing with grammar: A pedagogical heuristic for orientating to the language content of the Australian Curriculum: English Published In English in Australia
2016	Re-examining “redesign” in critical literacy lessons with grade 6 students Published In English Linguistics Research
2016	Tracking eye movements to gain insights into an older reader's reading practices Published In Literacy Learning: The Middle Years
2015	Examining the interpretations children share from their reading of an almost wordless picture book during independent reading time Published In Australian Journal of Language and Literacy
2015	Examining the interpretations children share from their reading of an almost wordless picture book during independent reading time Published In Australian Journal of Language and Literacy
2014	Interpreting the images in a picture book: Students make connections to themselves, their lives and experiences Published In English Teaching: Practice and Critique
2012	Online advertising: examining the content and messages within websites targeted at children Published In E-Learning and Digital Media
2011	Turning into teachers before our eyes: The development of professional identity through professional dialogue Published In Australian Journal of Teacher Education
2011	Turning into teachers before our eyes: The development of professional identity through professional dialogue Published In Australian Journal of Teacher Education
2010	Computers and play in early childhood: Affordances and limitations Published In Journal of Interactive Learning Research
2010	Computers and play in early childhood: affordances and limitations Published In Journal of Interactive Learning Research
2010	Incorporating technology within classroom literacy experiences Published In Journal of Literacy and Technology
2010	Supporting educators with the inclusion of technology within literacy classrooms: A framework for "action" Published In Journal of Technology Integration in the Classroom
2009	Using computers to support children as authors: an examination of three cases Published In Technology, Pedagogy and Education

Book

Year	Title
2015	Exploring with Grammar in the Primary Years: Learning about Language in the Australian Curriculum: English Publisher Norwood, Australia

Chapter

Year	Title
2021	A case study Published In Reflective Practice in Education and Social Work Publisher Routledge
2021	Identifying resonances for a reflective practice pedagogy for education and social work professions Published In Reflective Practice in Education and Social Work Publisher Routledge
2021	The `Wollongong way¿ Published In Reflective Practice in Education and Social Work Publisher Routledge
2021	Theoretical underpinnings for reflective practice in the university and workplace Published In Reflective Practice in Education and Social Work Publisher Routledge
2021	What does it mean to be a reflective practitioner in education? Published In Reflective Practice in Education and Social Work Publisher Routledge
2020	Engaging Learners with Digital Literacy Practices Published In Handbook of Research on Innovative Digital Practices to Engage Learners Publisher USA
2019	Engaging Learners with Digital Literacy Practices Published In Handbook of Research on Innovative Digital Practices to Engage Learners Publisher USA
2018	Literature in a digital environment Published In A literature companion for teachers Publisher Newtown, NSW
2018	Repositioning Online Reading to a Central Location in the Language Arts Published In Handbook of Research on Teaching the English Language Arts Publisher United Kingdom
2018	Young children creating multimodal stories in their home, school and digital spaces Published In Understanding and Supporting Young Writers From Birth to 8 Publisher London, United Kingdom
2017	Literature in a digital environment Published In A Literature Companion for Teachers Publisher Newtown, NSW, Australia
2017	The Intricacies of Classroom-Based Ethnography Published In SAGE Research Methods Publisher United States
2017	Young children creating multimodal stories in their home, school and digital spaces Published In Understanding and Supporting Young Writers from Birth to 8 Publisher Routledge
2015	Drawing + Talk = Powerful insights for teachers of writing Published In Teaching Writing in Today’s Classrooms: Looking back to looking forward Publisher Norwood, Australia
2015	Examining the writing process for digital literary text construction Published In Teaching Writing in Today’s Classrooms: Looking back to looking forward Publisher Norwood, Australia
2012	Developing a Model for a Self-Study Professional Learning Community Published In Self-Studies of Science Teacher Education Practices Publisher Springer Netherlands
2012	Developing a model for a self-study professional learning community Published In Self-Studies of Science Teacher Education Practices Publisher Dordrecht
2010	Blogs as a Social Networking Tool to Build Community Published In Handbook of Research on Social Interaction Technologies and Collaboration Software Publisher IGI Global
2009	Blogs as a Social Networking Tool to Build Community Published In E-Collaboration Publisher IGI Global
2009	Blogs as a social networking tool to build community Published In Handbook of Research on Social Software and Developing Community Ontologies Publisher Hershey, USA
2009	Using Technology in Pedagogically Responsive Ways to Support Literacy Learners Published In Handbook of Research on New Media Literacy at the K-12 Level: Issues and Challenges Publisher Hershey - USA

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2010	This Is Me! Empowering children to talk about their learning through digital story Published In aWAy with Words
2009	"Authentic" learning experiences: what does this mean and where is the literacy learning? Published In AATE & ALEA National Conference
2009	Advertising in "tween" magazines: Exploring the considerations and opportunities Published In AATE & ALEA National Conference
2008	'Virtual writing conferences' as a bridge between the university and classroom contexts Published In Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference
2008	New technologies, new pedagogies: mobile technologies and new ways of teaching and learning Published In Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education
2008	Taking iPods into the field to capture and share teacher wisdom stories Published In Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education
2008	The affordances and limitations of computers for play in early childhood. Published In ED-MEDIA 2008: World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications
2008	Using a design-based research approach to explore the ways that primary school teachers conceptualise authentic learning: A work in progress Published In Proceedings of the Second Emerging Technologies Conference 2008
2007	Engaging early career teachers in 'virtual writing conferences' with grade five students Published In AATE & ALEA National Conference
2007	Looking for clarity amongst the challenges faced by teachers as they consider the role of ICT in classroom literacy learning experiences Published In Future directions in literacy: International conversations 2007

Editor Of

Book
- New technologies, new pedagogies: Mobile learning in higher education. Wollongong. 2009

Investigator On

Year	Title
	The contribution of becoming reflective on the employability of teachers and social workers Awarded by: Office for Learning and Teaching Funding Scheme: Innovation and Development Program

Available as Research Supervisor

Potential Supervision Topics

Children as consumers and creators of text
Children and digital literacies
Reflective practice
Pedagogy
Literacy
Professional learning

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	The Development of Intercultural Understanding in Primary Students
Doctor of Philosophy	Creating 'spaces' for children to talk about texts in early childhood classrooms	Herold, Jan
Doctor of Education	Implications and Impact of Flexible Learning Environments on the Elementary Learner: Why 20th Century Classroom Design isn't Able to Cater to the 21st Century Learner, a Comparative Action Research Incorporating Student Voice in Classroom Design	Carswell, Anna
Doctor of Education	Improving Classroom Writing by Enhancing Reflexive Decisions and Practice	Martin, Lauren
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Are digital texts practical tools to enhance reading fluency, comprehension and reading self-efficacy for Saudi struggling readers?	Alruthaya, Salma Abdullah S
Doctor of Philosophy	Assessing the Value of L1 Literacy Instruction in SLA with LESLLA Learners	Wall, Theresa
Doctor of Philosophy	Digital learning: A critical examination of the future of secondary English teaching in New South Wales	Kilgariff, Lisa

Outreach Overview

2016 - State Director (NSW) Australian Literacy Educators' Association (ALEA)
The Australian Literacy Educators’ Association (ALEA) is an independent professional association dedicated to literacy and English language learning from early childhood through all stages of schooling and tertiary education contexts. ALEA recognises the critical role literacy plays in learning and communicating in all curriculum areas, and for effective participation in society

Reviewer Of

Language Education (Journal) 2017 -
Teaching Education (Journal) 2016 -
Linguistics and Education (Journal) 2015 -
Australian Journal of Language and Literacy (Journal) 2014 -
Australian Journal of Teacher Education (Journal) 2014 -

Full Name

Jessica Mantei

Mailing Address

University of Wollongong

Northfields Drive

North Wollongong

NSW

2522

Australia

Top Publications

Year	Title
2018	Repositioning Online Reading to a Central Location in the Language Arts
2017	Children creating multimodal stories about a familiar environment Published in The Reading Teacher: a journal of the International Reading Association
2017	Literature in a digital environment
2017	Using short films in the classroom as a stimulus for digital text creation Published in The Reading Teacher: a journal of the International Reading Association
2016	Assessing emergent readers' knowledge about online reading Published in The Reading Teacher: a journal of the International Reading Association
2016	Digital writing practices: A close look at one grade three author Published in Literacy
2011	Turning into teachers before our eyes: The development of professional identity through professional dialogue Published in Australian Journal of Teacher Education
2010	Computers and play in early childhood: affordances and limitations Published in Journal of Interactive Learning Research
2010	Incorporating technology within classroom literacy experiences Published in Journal of Literacy and Technology

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2022	Transition to school: children's perspectives of the literacy experiences on offer as they move from pre-school to the first year of formal schooling Published In AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF LANGUAGE AND LITERACY
2021	Examining children¿s interpretations of teacher expectations in the literacy classroom Published In Australian Journal of Language and Literacy
2021	Examining pedagogies for teaching phonics: lessons from early childhood classrooms Published In Australian Educational Researcher
2020	A cautionary tale: digital resources in literacy classrooms Published In Learning, Media and Technology
2020	Teacher knowledge and student learning: An examination of teacher pedagogies for the same writing topic across two consecutive grades Published In Australian Journal of Language and Literacy
2019	A cautionary tale: digital resources in literacy classrooms Published In Learning, Media and Technology
2018	Examining literacy demands for children during teacher-led episodes of reading aloud across the transition from Preschool to Kindergarten Published In Australian Journal of Language and Literacy
2018	Examining what it means to make 'text-to' connections with Year 5 and 6 students Published In Literacy Learning: The Middle Years
2018	Teaching letter sound relationships in context is systematic Published In Professional Educator
2018	Teaching phonics: good teacher practice v the phonics screener Published In Professional Voice
2017	Children creating multimodal stories about a familiar environment Published In The Reading Teacher: a journal of the International Reading Association
2017	Using short films in the classroom as a stimulus for digital text creation Published In The Reading Teacher: a journal of the International Reading Association
2016	Assessing emergent readers' knowledge about online reading Published In The Reading Teacher: a journal of the International Reading Association
2016	Digital storytelling: capturing children's participation in preschool activities Published In Issues in Educational Research
2016	Digital writing practices: A close look at one grade three author Published In Literacy
2016	Opinion: phones down, for literacy's sake Published In Early Learning Review
2016	Playing with grammar: A pedagogical heuristic for orientating to the language content of the Australian Curriculum: English Published In English in Australia
2016	Re-examining “redesign” in critical literacy lessons with grade 6 students Published In English Linguistics Research
2016	Tracking eye movements to gain insights into an older reader's reading practices Published In Literacy Learning: The Middle Years
2015	Examining the interpretations children share from their reading of an almost wordless picture book during independent reading time Published In Australian Journal of Language and Literacy
2015	Examining the interpretations children share from their reading of an almost wordless picture book during independent reading time Published In Australian Journal of Language and Literacy
2014	Interpreting the images in a picture book: Students make connections to themselves, their lives and experiences Published In English Teaching: Practice and Critique
2012	Online advertising: examining the content and messages within websites targeted at children Published In E-Learning and Digital Media
2011	Turning into teachers before our eyes: The development of professional identity through professional dialogue Published In Australian Journal of Teacher Education
2011	Turning into teachers before our eyes: The development of professional identity through professional dialogue Published In Australian Journal of Teacher Education
2010	Computers and play in early childhood: Affordances and limitations Published In Journal of Interactive Learning Research
2010	Computers and play in early childhood: affordances and limitations Published In Journal of Interactive Learning Research
2010	Incorporating technology within classroom literacy experiences Published In Journal of Literacy and Technology
2010	Supporting educators with the inclusion of technology within literacy classrooms: A framework for "action" Published In Journal of Technology Integration in the Classroom
2009	Using computers to support children as authors: an examination of three cases Published In Technology, Pedagogy and Education

Book

Year	Title
2015	Exploring with Grammar in the Primary Years: Learning about Language in the Australian Curriculum: English Publisher Norwood, Australia

Chapter

Year	Title
2021	A case study Published In Reflective Practice in Education and Social Work Publisher Routledge
2021	Identifying resonances for a reflective practice pedagogy for education and social work professions Published In Reflective Practice in Education and Social Work Publisher Routledge
2021	The `Wollongong way¿ Published In Reflective Practice in Education and Social Work Publisher Routledge
2021	Theoretical underpinnings for reflective practice in the university and workplace Published In Reflective Practice in Education and Social Work Publisher Routledge
2021	What does it mean to be a reflective practitioner in education? Published In Reflective Practice in Education and Social Work Publisher Routledge
2020	Engaging Learners with Digital Literacy Practices Published In Handbook of Research on Innovative Digital Practices to Engage Learners Publisher USA
2019	Engaging Learners with Digital Literacy Practices Published In Handbook of Research on Innovative Digital Practices to Engage Learners Publisher USA
2018	Literature in a digital environment Published In A literature companion for teachers Publisher Newtown, NSW
2018	Repositioning Online Reading to a Central Location in the Language Arts Published In Handbook of Research on Teaching the English Language Arts Publisher United Kingdom
2018	Young children creating multimodal stories in their home, school and digital spaces Published In Understanding and Supporting Young Writers From Birth to 8 Publisher London, United Kingdom
2017	Literature in a digital environment Published In A Literature Companion for Teachers Publisher Newtown, NSW, Australia
2017	The Intricacies of Classroom-Based Ethnography Published In SAGE Research Methods Publisher United States
2017	Young children creating multimodal stories in their home, school and digital spaces Published In Understanding and Supporting Young Writers from Birth to 8 Publisher Routledge
2015	Drawing + Talk = Powerful insights for teachers of writing Published In Teaching Writing in Today’s Classrooms: Looking back to looking forward Publisher Norwood, Australia
2015	Examining the writing process for digital literary text construction Published In Teaching Writing in Today’s Classrooms: Looking back to looking forward Publisher Norwood, Australia
2012	Developing a Model for a Self-Study Professional Learning Community Published In Self-Studies of Science Teacher Education Practices Publisher Springer Netherlands
2012	Developing a model for a self-study professional learning community Published In Self-Studies of Science Teacher Education Practices Publisher Dordrecht
2010	Blogs as a Social Networking Tool to Build Community Published In Handbook of Research on Social Interaction Technologies and Collaboration Software Publisher IGI Global
2009	Blogs as a Social Networking Tool to Build Community Published In E-Collaboration Publisher IGI Global
2009	Blogs as a social networking tool to build community Published In Handbook of Research on Social Software and Developing Community Ontologies Publisher Hershey, USA
2009	Using Technology in Pedagogically Responsive Ways to Support Literacy Learners Published In Handbook of Research on New Media Literacy at the K-12 Level: Issues and Challenges Publisher Hershey - USA

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2010	This Is Me! Empowering children to talk about their learning through digital story Published In aWAy with Words
2009	"Authentic" learning experiences: what does this mean and where is the literacy learning? Published In AATE & ALEA National Conference
2009	Advertising in "tween" magazines: Exploring the considerations and opportunities Published In AATE & ALEA National Conference
2008	'Virtual writing conferences' as a bridge between the university and classroom contexts Published In Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education Conference
2008	New technologies, new pedagogies: mobile technologies and new ways of teaching and learning Published In Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education
2008	Taking iPods into the field to capture and share teacher wisdom stories Published In Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education
2008	The affordances and limitations of computers for play in early childhood. Published In ED-MEDIA 2008: World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications
2008	Using a design-based research approach to explore the ways that primary school teachers conceptualise authentic learning: A work in progress Published In Proceedings of the Second Emerging Technologies Conference 2008
2007	Engaging early career teachers in 'virtual writing conferences' with grade five students Published In AATE & ALEA National Conference
2007	Looking for clarity amongst the challenges faced by teachers as they consider the role of ICT in classroom literacy learning experiences Published In Future directions in literacy: International conversations 2007

Editor Of

Book
- New technologies, new pedagogies: Mobile learning in higher education. Wollongong. 2009

Investigator On

Year	Title
	The contribution of becoming reflective on the employability of teachers and social workers Awarded by: Office for Learning and Teaching Funding Scheme: Innovation and Development Program

Potential Supervision Topics

Children as consumers and creators of text
Children and digital literacies
Reflective practice
Pedagogy
Literacy
Professional learning

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	The Development of Intercultural Understanding in Primary Students
Doctor of Philosophy	Creating 'spaces' for children to talk about texts in early childhood classrooms	Herold, Jan
Doctor of Education	Implications and Impact of Flexible Learning Environments on the Elementary Learner: Why 20th Century Classroom Design isn't Able to Cater to the 21st Century Learner, a Comparative Action Research Incorporating Student Voice in Classroom Design	Carswell, Anna
Doctor of Education	Improving Classroom Writing by Enhancing Reflexive Decisions and Practice	Martin, Lauren
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Are digital texts practical tools to enhance reading fluency, comprehension and reading self-efficacy for Saudi struggling readers?	Alruthaya, Salma Abdullah S
Doctor of Philosophy	Assessing the Value of L1 Literacy Instruction in SLA with LESLLA Learners	Wall, Theresa
Doctor of Philosophy	Digital learning: A critical examination of the future of secondary English teaching in New South Wales	Kilgariff, Lisa

Outreach Overview

2016 - State Director (NSW) Australian Literacy Educators' Association (ALEA)
The Australian Literacy Educators’ Association (ALEA) is an independent professional association dedicated to literacy and English language learning from early childhood through all stages of schooling and tertiary education contexts. ALEA recognises the critical role literacy plays in learning and communicating in all curriculum areas, and for effective participation in society

Reviewer Of

Language Education (Journal) 2017 -
Teaching Education (Journal) 2016 -
Linguistics and Education (Journal) 2015 -
Australian Journal of Language and Literacy (Journal) 2014 -
Australian Journal of Teacher Education (Journal) 2014 -

Full Name

Jessica Mantei

Mailing Address

University of Wollongong

Northfields Drive

North Wollongong

NSW

2522

Australia

Overview

Overview

Top Publications

Available as Research Supervisor

Publications

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Book

Chapter

Conference Paper

Editor Of

Book

Funding

Investigator On

Supervision

Available as Research Supervisor

Potential Supervision Topics

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Service

Outreach Overview

Reviewer Of

Contact

Full Name

Mailing Address

Overview

Top Publications

Publications

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Book

Chapter

Conference Paper

Editor Of

Book

Funding

Investigator On

Supervision

Potential Supervision Topics

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Service

Outreach Overview

Reviewer Of

Contact

Full Name

Mailing Address

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