Tindall-Ford, Sharon

Overview

Sharon’s research has been focused on making a positive change for school students, pre-service teachers and teachers. Her work in cognitive load theory (CLT) has focused on three effects: modality, imagination and self-management. Over 20 years of experience, Sharon has investigated how these CLT effects inform instructional design to support student learning. Her more recent research has been focused on two key inter-related areas: teacher policy (including teacher education) and pre-service and teacher learning.

Sharon has led and contributed to research supported by university funding and from education organisations. She has co-published 21 academic publications and as of January 2019, her Google Scholar profile lists more than 1031 citations and a h-index of 8.

Sharon is a member of the Faculty of Social Sciences research group - Centre for Higher Education Research, Innovation and Impact (CHERII), this research group focuses on the investigation of higher education issues relating to student equity, the student learning experience, teacher design practices, discipline specific pedagogy, and teacher education.

Top Publications

Year	Title
2016	'Touch the screen': Linking touch-based educational technology with learning – A synthesis of current research
2015	Computer-based learning of geometry from integrated and split attention worked examples: the power of self-management Published in Educational Technology and Society
2014	Adaptive diagrams: A research agenda to explore how learners can manipulate online diagrams to self-manage cognitive load
2013	Exploring how primary school students self-manage cognitive load

Research Areas

Research Overview

Cognitive Load Theory
Teacher Education
Teacher Professional Learning
Education Policy

Geographic Focus

Australia Continent

Member Of

Centre for Higher Education Research, Innovation and Impact (CHERII), Faculty of Social Sciences (Research Group) Research, School of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences Member 2018 -

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2021	Pre-service Science and Mathematics teachers¿ reasoning: a think-aloud study Published In Educational Studies
2021	School middle leadership: A systematic review Published In Educational Management Administration and Leadership
2020	Co-designing educational policy: Professional voice and policy making post-COVID Published In International Studies in Educational Administration
2020	Middle leading in Australian schools: professional standards, positions, and professional development Published In School Leadership and Management
2020	Universities and teacher professional learning in the new policy context of teacher accreditation Published In Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education
2019	Cognitive Load Theory and Human Movement: Towards an Integrated Model of Working Memory Published In Educational Psychology Review
2019	Leading a top down directive from the bottom up: A school and university partnership Published In Leading and Managing
2019	Middle leading and influence in two Australian schools Published In Educational Management, Administration and Leadership
2019	School-university partnerships in Australia: a systematic literature review Published In Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education
2019	Understanding the reasoning of pre-service teachers: a think-aloud study using contextualised teaching scenarios Published In Teacher Development
2018	“Fitting Into The Teaching Profession”: Supervising Teachers’ Judgements During The Practicum Published In Australian Journal of Teacher Education
2016	Learning from instructor-managed and self-managed split-attention materials Published In Applied Cognitive Psychology
2015	Computer-based learning of geometry from integrated and split attention worked examples: the power of self-management Published In Educational Technology and Society
2015	Giving learning a helping hand: finger tracing of temperature graphs on an iPad Published In Educational Psychology Review
2014	Examining pre-service generalist primary teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge for teaching music in the K-6 classroom Published In The International Journal of Early Childhood Learning
2013	Adaptive diagrams: Handing control over to the learner to manage split-attention online Published In Computers and Education
2010	An evaluation of a web-based ePortfolio system in an Australian pre-service teacher education program Published In The International Journal of Learning
2008	Professional Experience & WebCT at The Sydney Conservatorium of Music Published In Synergy (Sydney)

Chapter

Year	Title
2020	Conclusions Published In Advances in Cognitive Load Theory: Rethinking Teaching Publisher United Kingdom
2020	Gesture-based learning with ICT: Recent developments, opportunities and considerations Published In Advances in Cognitive Load Theory: Rethinking Teaching Publisher United Kingdom
2020	Self-management of cognitive load: Potential and challenges Published In Advances in Cognitive Load Theory: Rethinking Teaching Publisher United Kingdom
2020	Working Memory: Models and Applications Published In Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Education Publisher Oxford University Press
2020	“I Think That’s My Job”: What Motivates Teachers to Partner with Teacher Educators in ITE? Published In Teacher Education in Globalised Times: Local Responses in Action Publisher Singapore
2019	Conclusions Published In Advances in Cognitive Load Theory Publisher Routledge
2019	Gesture-based learning with ICT Published In Advances in Cognitive Load Theory Publisher Routledge
2019	Self-management of cognitive load Published In Advances in Cognitive Load Theory Publisher Routledge
2017	Exploring the Australian teacher education 'partnership' policy landscape: Four case studies Published In Educating Future Teachers: Innovative Perspectives in Professional Experience Publisher Springer Singapore
2017	Immersion programs in Australia: Exploring four models for developing 'classroom-ready' teachers Published In Educating Future Teachers: Innovative Perspectives in Professional Experience Publisher Springer Singapore
2016	'Touch the screen': Linking touch-based educational technology with learning – A synthesis of current research Published In Educational Technologies: Challenges, Applications and Learning Outcomes Publisher New York
2014	Adaptive diagrams: A research agenda to explore how learners can manipulate online diagrams to self-manage cognitive load Published In Handbook of Human Centric Visualization Publisher New York, United States

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2016	"Fit for the profession": supervising teachers' judgments during practicum Published In AERA 2016 Annual Meeting
2015	How finger tracing of temperature graphs on an iPad can support primary school students’ learning Published In 8th Cognitive Load Theory Conference
2015	How primary school students can self-manage cognitive load when presented with redundant information Published In 8th Cognitive Load Theory Conference
2015	Investigating product-oriented versus process-oriented worked examples to support understanding of quality teaching principles Published In 8th Cognitive Load Theory Conference
2015	Using cognitive load compliant instructions to support working memory for anxious students Published In 8th Cognitive Load Theory Conference
2013	Allowing learners to adapt diagrams to self-manage split attention Published In 6th International Cognitive Load Theory Conference
2013	Exploring how primary school students self-manage cognitive load Published In The 6th International Cognitive Load Theory Conference
2011	Using computer-based tools to self manage cognitive load Published In World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2011
2008	Enhancing Professional Experience Through WebCT Published In International Conference on Learning and Teaching

Editor Of

Book
- Advances in Cognitive Load Theory: Rethinking Teaching. London. 2020

Investigator On

Year	Title
2021 - 2024	Middle leading practices for impacting student learning Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Potential Supervision Topics

Cognitive Load Theory
Teacher Education
Teacher Professional Development
Teacher and Education Policy

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	Coming into the Third Space: What Motivates Primary School Educators to Work in Partnership with Tertiary Institutions to Prepare Pre-Service Teachers?
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Investigating the Impact of Mandatory Accreditation on New South Wales Teachers' Lives and Work	Hsu, Ching-Wen
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	The Effects of Contemplative Education in the Form of a Mindful Aural and Visual Observation Program on the Development of Students' Empathy	Lear, Peter
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Do the Current Teacher Accreditation Standards Support Experienced Proficient Teachers to Develop their Teaching Capabilities and Develop Teacher Professionalism in Schools?	Roden, Clare
Doctor of Philosophy	Investigating the effectiveness of product-oriented and process-oriented worked examples to support pre-service teachers engaging with the NSW Quality Teaching Model	Sozio, Gerardo
Doctor of Education	Educational Leadership	Cox, Sharyn

Awards And Honors

Full Name

Sharon Tindall- Ford

Orcid Id

http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1451-020X (confirmed)

Top Publications

Year	Title
2016	'Touch the screen': Linking touch-based educational technology with learning – A synthesis of current research
2015	Computer-based learning of geometry from integrated and split attention worked examples: the power of self-management Published in Educational Technology and Society
2014	Adaptive diagrams: A research agenda to explore how learners can manipulate online diagrams to self-manage cognitive load
2013	Exploring how primary school students self-manage cognitive load

Research Areas

Research Overview

Cognitive Load Theory
Teacher Education
Teacher Professional Learning
Education Policy

Geographic Focus

Australia Continent

Member Of

Centre for Higher Education Research, Innovation and Impact (CHERII), Faculty of Social Sciences (Research Group) Research, School of Education, Faculty of Social Sciences Member 2018 -

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Year	Title
2021	Pre-service Science and Mathematics teachers¿ reasoning: a think-aloud study Published In Educational Studies
2021	School middle leadership: A systematic review Published In Educational Management Administration and Leadership
2020	Co-designing educational policy: Professional voice and policy making post-COVID Published In International Studies in Educational Administration
2020	Middle leading in Australian schools: professional standards, positions, and professional development Published In School Leadership and Management
2020	Universities and teacher professional learning in the new policy context of teacher accreditation Published In Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education
2019	Cognitive Load Theory and Human Movement: Towards an Integrated Model of Working Memory Published In Educational Psychology Review
2019	Leading a top down directive from the bottom up: A school and university partnership Published In Leading and Managing
2019	Middle leading and influence in two Australian schools Published In Educational Management, Administration and Leadership
2019	School-university partnerships in Australia: a systematic literature review Published In Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education
2019	Understanding the reasoning of pre-service teachers: a think-aloud study using contextualised teaching scenarios Published In Teacher Development
2018	“Fitting Into The Teaching Profession”: Supervising Teachers’ Judgements During The Practicum Published In Australian Journal of Teacher Education
2016	Learning from instructor-managed and self-managed split-attention materials Published In Applied Cognitive Psychology
2015	Computer-based learning of geometry from integrated and split attention worked examples: the power of self-management Published In Educational Technology and Society
2015	Giving learning a helping hand: finger tracing of temperature graphs on an iPad Published In Educational Psychology Review
2014	Examining pre-service generalist primary teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge for teaching music in the K-6 classroom Published In The International Journal of Early Childhood Learning
2013	Adaptive diagrams: Handing control over to the learner to manage split-attention online Published In Computers and Education
2010	An evaluation of a web-based ePortfolio system in an Australian pre-service teacher education program Published In The International Journal of Learning
2008	Professional Experience & WebCT at The Sydney Conservatorium of Music Published In Synergy (Sydney)

Chapter

Year	Title
2020	Conclusions Published In Advances in Cognitive Load Theory: Rethinking Teaching Publisher United Kingdom
2020	Gesture-based learning with ICT: Recent developments, opportunities and considerations Published In Advances in Cognitive Load Theory: Rethinking Teaching Publisher United Kingdom
2020	Self-management of cognitive load: Potential and challenges Published In Advances in Cognitive Load Theory: Rethinking Teaching Publisher United Kingdom
2020	Working Memory: Models and Applications Published In Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Education Publisher Oxford University Press
2020	“I Think That’s My Job”: What Motivates Teachers to Partner with Teacher Educators in ITE? Published In Teacher Education in Globalised Times: Local Responses in Action Publisher Singapore
2019	Conclusions Published In Advances in Cognitive Load Theory Publisher Routledge
2019	Gesture-based learning with ICT Published In Advances in Cognitive Load Theory Publisher Routledge
2019	Self-management of cognitive load Published In Advances in Cognitive Load Theory Publisher Routledge
2017	Exploring the Australian teacher education 'partnership' policy landscape: Four case studies Published In Educating Future Teachers: Innovative Perspectives in Professional Experience Publisher Springer Singapore
2017	Immersion programs in Australia: Exploring four models for developing 'classroom-ready' teachers Published In Educating Future Teachers: Innovative Perspectives in Professional Experience Publisher Springer Singapore
2016	'Touch the screen': Linking touch-based educational technology with learning – A synthesis of current research Published In Educational Technologies: Challenges, Applications and Learning Outcomes Publisher New York
2014	Adaptive diagrams: A research agenda to explore how learners can manipulate online diagrams to self-manage cognitive load Published In Handbook of Human Centric Visualization Publisher New York, United States

Conference Paper

Year	Title
2016	"Fit for the profession": supervising teachers' judgments during practicum Published In AERA 2016 Annual Meeting
2015	How finger tracing of temperature graphs on an iPad can support primary school students’ learning Published In 8th Cognitive Load Theory Conference
2015	How primary school students can self-manage cognitive load when presented with redundant information Published In 8th Cognitive Load Theory Conference
2015	Investigating product-oriented versus process-oriented worked examples to support understanding of quality teaching principles Published In 8th Cognitive Load Theory Conference
2015	Using cognitive load compliant instructions to support working memory for anxious students Published In 8th Cognitive Load Theory Conference
2013	Allowing learners to adapt diagrams to self-manage split attention Published In 6th International Cognitive Load Theory Conference
2013	Exploring how primary school students self-manage cognitive load Published In The 6th International Cognitive Load Theory Conference
2011	Using computer-based tools to self manage cognitive load Published In World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2011
2008	Enhancing Professional Experience Through WebCT Published In International Conference on Learning and Teaching

Editor Of

Book
- Advances in Cognitive Load Theory: Rethinking Teaching. London. 2020

Investigator On

Year	Title
2021 - 2024	Middle leading practices for impacting student learning Awarded by: Australian Research Council (ARC) Funding Scheme: Discovery Projects

Potential Supervision Topics

Cognitive Load Theory
Teacher Education
Teacher Professional Development
Teacher and Education Policy

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Degree	Research Title	Advisee
Doctor of Philosophy	Coming into the Third Space: What Motivates Primary School Educators to Work in Partnership with Tertiary Institutions to Prepare Pre-Service Teachers?
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Investigating the Impact of Mandatory Accreditation on New South Wales Teachers' Lives and Work	Hsu, Ching-Wen
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	The Effects of Contemplative Education in the Form of a Mindful Aural and Visual Observation Program on the Development of Students' Empathy	Lear, Peter
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)	Do the Current Teacher Accreditation Standards Support Experienced Proficient Teachers to Develop their Teaching Capabilities and Develop Teacher Professionalism in Schools?	Roden, Clare
Doctor of Philosophy	Investigating the effectiveness of product-oriented and process-oriented worked examples to support pre-service teachers engaging with the NSW Quality Teaching Model	Sozio, Gerardo
Doctor of Education	Educational Leadership	Cox, Sharyn

Overview

Overview

Top Publications

Research Areas

Research Overview

Geographic Focus

Affiliation

Member Of

Publications

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Chapter

Conference Paper

Editor Of

Book

Funding

Investigator On

Supervision

Potential Supervision Topics

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Background

Awards And Honors

Contact

Full Name

Identity

Orcid Id

Overview

Top Publications

Research Areas

Research Overview

Geographic Focus

Affiliation

Member Of

Publications

Selected Publications

Journal Article

Chapter

Conference Paper

Editor Of

Book

Funding

Investigator On

Supervision

Potential Supervision Topics

Advisees

Graduate Advising Relationship

Background

Awards And Honors

Contact

Full Name

Identity

Orcid Id

Visualisations

Research Areas

Geographic Focus