Jennifer Mansfield

Dr. Jennifer Mansfield is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Curriculum Teaching & Inclusive Education at Monash University. Her research focuses on science education, teacher professional development, and problem-based learning (PBL) in STEM contexts. She leads multiple ARC-funded projects exploring PBL principles, teacher agency, and pedagogical equilibrium.

Research Interests:

• Teacher professional knowledge development
• Science as a human endeavour
• Effective use of practical work in science education
• Critical and creative thinking in STEM
• Collaborative research with teachers and students

Recent Work: Recent publications highlight her focus on PBL implementation, teacher agency during the pandemic, and frameworks for pedagogical equilibrium. She collaborates internationally on STEM education initiatives and leadership programs.

Awards:

• Dean’s ECR Project Award (2017)
• Jeff Northfield Memorial Award (2019)
• Monash Warwick Alliance Activation Award (2023)

Grants & Projects:

• ARC-funded Exploring Problem-Based Learning in Schools (2020-2025)
• Building Leadership for Change through School Immersion (2024)
• Leadership in STEM curriculum development

Her work contributes to UN SDGs related to quality education and sustainable development through innovative teaching strategies.