Rebecca Cooper

Dr. Rebecca Cooper is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at Monash University, Australia, specializing in science teacher education and pedagogical knowledge development. With expertise in pedagogical content knowledge, professional learning, and initial teacher education, she contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and teacher training. As Past President of the Australasian Science Education Research Association and an accreditation panel chair for teacher education courses, she plays a key leadership role in advancing educational standards.

• Education: PhD in Science Education (specific institution not mentioned)

Her research explores how science teachers develop pedagogical knowledge throughout their careers, focusing on the practices of highly accomplished educators. Recent work includes flipped classroom success factors and international teacher training programs in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. She has published extensively on teacher professional development, co-teaching, and pedagogical reasoning.

Scientific awards include the APJTE Outstanding Reviewer of the Year (2023), Best Paper Award at the International STEM Conference (2012), ESERA Early Career Travel Award (2015), and the Jeff Northfield Memorial Award (2008). She has participated in major conferences like AERA and international symposia on science education.

Cooper collaborates globally, with recent projects in teacher training partnerships and STEM professional learning initiatives. Her work has been featured in podcasts such as Let's Talk Teaching and in academic media outlets, highlighting her contributions to educational discourse.