Alice Brown

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My research profile typifies that of an HE L&T researcher. I have a track record in my core discipline and am an acknowledged expert and lead and supervise sustain collaborative national and international research projects about the interplay among early childhood education, health, wellbeing, and social ecology, as well as a substantial track record of scholarship research in the area of online engagement, particularly in HE contexts.
I am interested in investigating and better understanding:
- factors impacting on the learning, development and wellbeing of young children, particularly within early childhood contexts, including the home environment;
- factors impacting on early childhood professional learning, capacity building and engagement;
- e-learning models of early childhood education that afford equitable access to vulnerable children; and
- methodological approaches that reframe research with young families and engagement of parent voice and input in research.
I lead and contribute to collaborative research partnerships, culture, and outputs within three fields of research: scholarship research focussed on computers, technology, and online engagement in higher education (1301 educational systems), research focussed on early childhood, children, and EC professionals (1303 specialist studies in education), and ethical and respectful methodological approaches (1399).

Experience

  • 2003–present
    Lecturer in Education - Specialising in Early Childhood, Health,and Wellbeing, University of Southern Queensland

Education

  • 2012 
    University of Southern Queensland, Doctor of Philsophy
  • 1999 
    Queensland University of Technology, Masters of Education (Early Childhood/ Technology)
  • 1990 
    University of Southern Queensland, Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
  • 1983 
    McAuley College, Diploma of Teaching/Primary (Health and Physical Education)

Publications

  • 2013
    Producing pedagogy, Burton, Lorelle and Lawrence, Jill and Dashwood, Ann and Brown, Alice, Cambridge Scholars Publishing., ISBN: 978-1443-84592-2
  • 2013
    A qualitative study of ‘fear’ as a regulator of children’s independent physical activity in the suburbs, O'Connor, J., & Brown, A. Health & Place, 24, 157–164.
  • 2013
    So what happens after the event? Exploring the realisation of professional development with early childhood educators. , Inglis, S., and Brown, A. Australasian Journal of Early Childhood, 38(1), 11-15.
  • 2010
    Kids with more Zip: A wellness resource for educators and parents to develop active children ages 3-12, by Landy J and Brown A,, Pearson Education., ISBN: 9781442529250

Grants and Contracts

  • 2013
    I-Pads for change: Tertiary teacher pedagogy for 21st century learners
    Role:
    (Principal Investigators - Nicole Todd, Alice Brown, Carole Haeusler, Jennifer McIntyre, Kylie Meyer).
    Funding Source:
    $4500 USQ – Faculty of Educational Internal Research Scheme.
  • 2012
    (Re) Visioning teacher education pedagogy, context and assessment: A meta-analysis of international ECEC higher education philosophies and practices.
    Role:
    (Principal investigators - Green, N., Geoghegan, Turner, M., D., Noble, K., Brown, A., Holzheimer)
    Funding Source:
    $4900 USQ – Faculty of Educational Internal Research Scheme
  • 2010
    International SALT project: Supporting International Teachers’ Learning and Teaching Awareness
    Role:
    (Principal investigators Alice Brown, Ann Dashwood, Jill Lawrence, Ann Dashwood)
    Funding Source:
    $20,000 - USQ Associate Teaching and Learning Fellowship
  • 2008
    Investigating the stakeholders, opportunities and key entry points for increasing physical activity participation in rural communities in Queensland (HPQ 00.01/19)
    Role:
    Principal Investigator – Alice Brown (Chief Researcher Robert Eley).
    Funding Source:
    $150,000 - Queensland Health - (HPQ 00.01/19)
  • 2007
    South Burnett - Early movement and stimulation project
    Role:
    Chief Researcher – Alice Brown, (Principal Investigator Malcolm Lewis
    Funding Source:
    $16,500 - Queensland Health/Graham House
  • 2006
    Transnational Pedagogies: From Principles to Practice
    Role:
    Chief Researcher – Dr Lorelle Burton, (Principal Investigators - Alice Brown, Dr Ann Dashwood, Dr Jill Lawrence, and Robert White).
    Funding Source:
    $18,000 - USQ - Learning and Teaching Enhancement Committee (Competitive Grant Scheme)
  • 2005
    Investigating pre-service teachers’ understandings of child abuse and their appreciation of their professional role in child protection. Faculty of Education (Internal Research Grant).
    Role:
    (Chief Research – Alice Brown, (Principal Investigator – Professor Gillian Potter).
    Funding Source:
    $4000 - USQ - Faculty of Educational Internal Research Scheme

Honours

2009 Finalist - Lecturer of the Year (UniJobs- Nominations from every University were eligible)

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