Dr Sue Duchesne coordinates the teacher education programs at UOW Bega campus. Working with students in their learning and teaching is exciting and rewarding. As part of this work, she is currently exploring students as partners in learning and teaching, involving students in design and delivery of activities in the Master of Teaching program on regional campuses of UOW. She is also involved in professional development for teachers, with a particular focus on support of mentoring.
Sue co-authors Educational Psychology for Learning and Teaching. This text has been adopted at many universities in Australia and New Zealand, with feedback from students and academics that they appreciate its clear accessible style, focus on the Australian and New Zealand context, and links to practice.| Year | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
Exploring engagement in tasks in the language classroom
Published in Annual Review of Applied Linguistics |
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| 2017 |
Children working it out together: A comparison of younger and older learners collaborating in task based interaction
Published in System |
Sue has conducted research in parent involvement in schooling, the role of peers in language learning, and teacher education. Her current research interests include development of pre-service teachers, mentoring, and the study of engagement in second language classrooms. Sue was a member of the Staying BRITE team, supporting development of resilience for teachers.
Current research projects include:
| Degree | Research Title | Advisee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Education | Educational Leadership Within and the Transition of Metropolitan, Rural and International Students into Preparatory-Aged Boarding in New South Wales. | Rein, Johannes | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) | Exploratory study and review of contemporary issues affecting the educational environment, the response of a local high school and the leadership needed to pioneer the future education of our citizenry. | Loupos, Foty | |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Towards Elitism: Powerful Successful Schools. | Al Houz, Zena |
UOW Bega
176 Auckland St
Bega
NSW
2550
Australia
| Year | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 |
Exploring engagement in tasks in the language classroom
Published in Annual Review of Applied Linguistics |
|
| 2017 |
Children working it out together: A comparison of younger and older learners collaborating in task based interaction
Published in System |
Sue has conducted research in parent involvement in schooling, the role of peers in language learning, and teacher education. Her current research interests include development of pre-service teachers, mentoring, and the study of engagement in second language classrooms. Sue was a member of the Staying BRITE team, supporting development of resilience for teachers.
Current research projects include:
| Degree | Research Title | Advisee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Education | Educational Leadership Within and the Transition of Metropolitan, Rural and International Students into Preparatory-Aged Boarding in New South Wales. | Rein, Johannes | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) | Exploratory study and review of contemporary issues affecting the educational environment, the response of a local high school and the leadership needed to pioneer the future education of our citizenry. | Loupos, Foty | |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Towards Elitism: Powerful Successful Schools. | Al Houz, Zena |
UOW Bega
176 Auckland St
Bega
NSW
2550
Australia
