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This project invites teachers to work collaboratively with university researchers from a broad range of professional and academic backgrounds. Their joint purpose is to discuss the theoretical and practical implications of developing new pedagogical practice within middle schooling.

Chief Investigators

Associate Professor Robert Hattam brings extensive experience to this project in the area of managing interdisciplinary educational research projects. Previously a secondary school teacher, co-ordinator and curriculum adviser, his academic work has focused on the areas of critical theory, social justice and school reform.

Associate Professor Phillip Cormack has an impressive record of research in the fields of literacy, disadvantage and adolescent education. After many years working as a teacher, curriculum developer and educational manager, he now combines his academic work with consultancy in English teaching and public schooling.

Professor Barbara Comber is a international leader in literacy education and research, as well as an ex-English and literacy teacher. Her reputation as a public speaker and commitment to working with the teaching profession has had a sustained impact on quality literacy education in Australia for many years.

Professor Marie Brennan is Dean of Education at the University of SA and has vast experience in improving curriculum and school reform. After many years as a departmental researcher, policy analyst and senior manager, she is well known for her ability to make pedagogy accessible to teachers and the community.

Dr Lew Zipin has an extensive knowledge of critical sociology, policy analysis, cultural studies and curriculum theory. A doctoral graduate of the University of Wisconsin, he brings an international perspective on curriculum to the project, as well as a reputation for successfully mentoring research students.

Dr David Lloyd has a background in science education, futures study and adolescent psychological development. Previously a secondary school teacher and middle school co-ordinator, his academic work and curriculum expertise is vital for the often under-theorised area of science in middle schooling.

Professor Alan Reid is a national leader in curriculum development and has worked closely with both DEST and DECS in high level curriculum reviews. Over two decades as a teacher, co-ordinator and deputy principal in country schools, he made substantial contributions to Australian Studies and History curricula.

Associate Professor Helen Nixon is well known for her research into new literacies, popular culture and ICTs. She brings to the project experience in ethnographic studies and investigations of young people’s engagements with ICTs and popular culture. She has published widely for English/literacy teachers and researchers.

Key Investigators

Ms Pippa Milroy is the research associate supporting this project. Currently a secondary teacher, she has worked in curriculum and pedagogy project previously at Monash University.

Mr Bill Lucas is a senior lecturer in the School of Education at the University of SA. He specialises in the development of pedagogy for middle schooling and is a key member of collaborative university/department middle schooling consultative committees.

Dr Faye McCallum is a program director in the School of Education at the University of SA. She specialises in research into 'children at risk' and child advocacy, but also has extensive experience in teacher education, particularly mentoring and practicum.

Dr Kathy Paige specialises in primary and middle schooling with a focus on integrating science, maths and environment curriculum. She brings to the project over seventeen years of teaching experience in city and country schools, as well as experience as a departmental curriculum officer.

Dr Brenton Prosser is a lecturer in Middle Years schooling and until recently was responsible for managing the RPIN project. Previously a secondary teacher, media adviser, parliamentary researcher and youth worker with 'children with challenging behaviours', his doctorate was the first to consult children with ADHD about their schooling experiences.

Dr John Walsh is the co-director of the Education Doctorate at the University of SA. His work is concerned with practitioner research in language and literacy education. He will provide the project with a vital link between teachers and analysis of their workplace/community context in literacy education.

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