Dennis Alonzo

Associate Professor Dennis Alonzo is a prominent academic at UNSW Sydney, affiliated with the Arts, Design & Architecture school. His expertise spans education assessment, teacher development, curriculum design, and educational equity, with a focus on enhancing assessment practices to support student learning. He collaborates internationally to reform educational systems, particularly in assessment policies and teacher training. Notable projects include the Bio+Mine initiative for sustainable mining rehabilitation and curriculum reforms in New South Wales. Alonzo is a leading voice in formative assessment (AfL), advocating for evidence-based practices and data-driven decision-making in education.

His research emphasizes teacher isolation, collaborative practices, and the role of technology in education. He has authored over 56 journal articles, 12 book chapters, and contributed to major reports on educational policy. Alonzo's work bridges theory and practice, influencing both academic discourse and real-world educational initiatives globally.

• Research Interests: Formative assessment, teacher professional development, data literacy, educational equity.
• Key Projects: NSW Curriculum Reform Evaluation, Rural and Regional Education Project.
• Global Engagement: Collaborations in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Vietnam.