Pedagogical leadership
in research and university teaching
Melbourne, Australia
THEORETICAL APPROACHES
PRACTICAL APPROACHES
PhD (to be confirmed). Potentially research pre-service teaching programmes for the complex knowledge age or action research in language teaching
Ongoing professional development: attending conferences/participating in workshops; engaging with the literature and continuing to professional writing; listening to cross-disciplinary podcasts; maintaining critical reflective teacher practices
Emergency teaching at schools across different contexts in Melbourne (primary, secondary, public & private) for the first 3-6 months on my return to familiarise myself with current day pedagogical practices in schools in Australia. Observe "theory, practice and social axes" (Male & Palaiologou, 2015)
Networking with "neighbours" (Davis & Sumara, 2008) or people who support and challenge my educational philosophies both in Melbourne and afar
Research pathways and options for further study in higher education
Gain a deeper understanding of education in Australia, and it's relationship to the rest of the world
Learn more about critical pedagogies
Conducting action research in language teaching for improved pedagogies specific to the local participants and context (Burns, 2010) #
Improve personal mindful practice through yoga and meditation, rest and relaxation
As part of my ongoing professional practice in educational leadership and language teaching, this plan has been created with real short and long terms goals in mind. Given the unpredictable nature of the complex modern day, this plan should be interpreted as a flexible document that is adaptable as my understanding in these capacities develops and opportunities present themselves through my relationships with peers in different places, supporting me in different directions over time.
