- Professor of Literacy Education, University of Tasmania
Robyn is currently Professor of Literacy Education and Program Director Bachelor of Education in the School of Education, at University of Tasmania. Robyn is immediate past President and Chairman of the Board of the Primary English Teaching Association Australia.
Robyn has also held positions at four Australian Universities and at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and The University of Brunei Darussalam. Together with being program leader for Initial Teacher Education at University of Worcester, UK. Robyn has written and edited 6 books in the field of Literacies Education with a particular focus on the preparation of teachers for the teaching of early reading She is the author of many international journal articles in the field of literacy research and has been involved in teacher education in four countries over a 30 year period.
Robyn is well known for her commitment to the development of a strong professional knowledge base in initial teacher education and remains dedicated to bringing accessible educational research and theory to teacher education students. Robyn’s interest also lies in teacher professional development. Robyn has recently been appointed to expert panels and advisory groups supporting the Australian Government's on-going work in strengthening the teaching of early reading in schools.
Experience
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2022–presentAdjunct professor, University of New England
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2022–presentAssociate Professor of Literacy Education, RMIT, Melbourne
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2020–2022Associate Professor of Literacy Education, University of New England
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2010–2020Associate Professor of Literacy Education, Australian Catholic University
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2004–2010Principal Lecturer in ITE, University of Worcester, UK
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1999–2004Assistant Professor English Curriculum , National Institute of Education, Singapore
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1996–1999Senior Lecturer English Language , Universiti Brunei Darussalam
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1988–1997Lecturer in English Curriculum , Central Queensland University
Education
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2001James Cook University, Doctor of Philosophy
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1987University of Wollongong , Master of Education Studies
Professional Memberships
- Primary English Teaching Association
- Australian Association of Research in Education
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