Marie Stevenson

Dr. Marie Stevenson is a Senior Lecturer in TESOL at the University of Sydney, with academic qualifications from the University of New South Wales (BA) and the University of Amsterdam (MA, PhD). Her research focuses on second language writing, literacy in technology-mediated environments, discourse analysis, and equity in language education for migrants and refugees. She coordinates the Master of Education (TESOL) program and teaches courses on literacy, grammar, and language pedagogy.

Education:

• Bachelor of Arts, University of New South Wales
• Master of Arts, University of Amsterdam
• PhD, University of Amsterdam

Research Interests: Dr. Stevenson explores writing development in second-language contexts, digital literacy tools, and sociopolitical dimensions of language education. She emphasizes integrating cognitive, linguistic, and social perspectives in writing frameworks and advocates for equity in educational policies affecting marginalized communities.

International Collaborations:

• University of Umeå, Sweden (ongoing language policy research with Prof. Eva Lindgren)
• University of Winchester, UK (co-edited Transitions in Writing)

Grants & Projects:

• 2013: Bridging Socio-Cultural Incongruity in the Education Curriculum (NSW Department of Education)
• 2006-2014: Research Synthesis on Automated Writing Feedback (Educational Testing Service)

Labs/Teams: Active contributor to the TESOL program's curriculum development and teacher training initiatives.