Dr Nathaniel Swain – The Conversation

Instructional Coach, The University of Melbourne

Dr Nathaniel Swain is an instructional coach and educator working in a Victorian Government School. Nathaniel is also a Researcher and Speech-Language Pathologist interested in language, literacy and learning — and effective and engaging teaching for all students across the curriculum.

Nathaniel's PhD Research centered on a language and literacy intervention project for young people in contact with youth justice. Nathaniel teaches, writes, and works with children and adolescents with a range of learning needs. He's passionate about the power of education, communication, and social justice.

Experience

2013–present

Speech-Language Pathologist, Gameplan
2018–present

Speech-Language Pathologist, Department of Education and Training, Victoria
2020–present

Teaching and Learning Lead, Department of Education and Training, Victoria
2021–present

Instructional Coach, Department of Education and Training, Victoria
2017–2019

Lecturer, University of Melbourne

Education

2018

University of Melbourne, PhD (Education)
2012

University of Melbourne, Master of Speech Pathology
2010

University of Melbourne, Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2015

Assessing early communication skills at 12 months: a retrospective study of Autism Spectrum Disorder, International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders

Grants and Contracts

2014

Speech pathology intervention for young offenders with language impairment

Role:

PhD Candidate

Funding Source:

National Health and Medical Research Council

Professional Memberships

Speech Pathology Australia

Research Areas

Linguistic Processes (Incl. Speech Production And Comprehension) (170204)
Language Studies Not Elsewhere Classified (200399)
Correctional Theory, Offender Treatment And Rehabilitation (160202)
Education (13)