Paul Ginns

Associate Professor Paul Ginns is affiliated with the Faculty of Education and Social Work at the University of Sydney, specializing in Educational Psychology. His research focuses on improving university teaching evaluation systems and applying cognitive science principles to instructional design, particularly through embodied learning strategies like tracing and gesturing. He collaborates internationally across disciplines including cognitive load theory, student motivation, and cross-cultural education.

Research Interests:

• Educational Psychology
• Cognitive Science & Instructional Design
• Academic Motivation & Engagement
• Embodied Learning Strategies
• Cognitive Load Theory
• Teaching Evaluation Systems

His recent work explores gender differences in academic buoyancy, AI integration in education, and embodied learning principles in early math education. He advises two PhD students: Jenny BUI and Xufei ZHANG. His research has been published in journals like Educational Psychology Review, Learning and Instruction, and Applied Cognitive Psychology.

Advising & Collaborations: Supervises research on tracing effects in learning and cognitive load reduction. Collaborates with global scholars on projects like the ELEMS initiative (Embodied Learning in Early Mathematics and Science). His work bridges theory and practice, emphasizing translational research for classroom application.