About
Allison Byth is a Lecturer in the School of Curriculum, Teaching and Inclusive Education at Monash University's Faculty of Education. Her research focuses on initial teacher education, mentoring practices, and university-school partnerships. She emphasizes bridging theory and practice through work-integrated learning and reflective pedagogy.
Her research generates insights into the roles of teacher mentors and innovative collaboration models between educational institutions. She has led projects like the ATEA National Partnership Grant (2024), advancing reflective practices in pre-service teacher preparation.
Teaching commitments include units such as EDF4069 and EDF4068, covering transition to teaching and performance assessment. Her international experience spans Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, and China, with a focus on diverse educational contexts.
Awarded the ATEA grant, her work highlights mentor labor in schools and co-design strategies for effective teacher training partnerships. She collaborates actively with schools and universities, exemplified by her leadership in a 2024-2025 project developing a video analysis tool for reflective practice.
