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Professor Alyson Simpson is a prominent academic in English and Literacy Education at the University of Sydney. She holds roles in undergraduate and graduate-entry programs, focusing on linking educational theory with classroom practice. Her work integrates partnerships with schools to explore language development, critical literacy, and the role of technology in education.
Education:
- BA (UNSW)
- MEd (Sydney)
- GradDipLibSc (UTS)
- GradDipEd (Sydney)
- PhD (UWS)
- GradDipChilLit (UTS)
- MEd (Higher Education) (Sydney)
Research Interests: Learning sciences, psychology of education, learning technologies, teaching and learning research, teacher education, English literacy. Her studies include Reading for Pleasure (RfP) Australia and international projects on children's literature in teacher education.
Key Projects:
- What's the Evidence (NSW Department of Education-funded study on teacher quality).
- Reading for Pleasure Australia (exploring reading practices in schools).
- International comparative projects on literacy pedagogy.
Awards:
- Maurice Saxby Award (2019)
- Advance HE Senior Fellowship (2019)
- OLT Citation (2015)
- Multiple Teaching Excellence Awards (2011, 2005)
Advising & Grants:
- Advises PhD students on culturally inclusive literacy practices and kindergarten literacy blocks.
- Recipient of grants from AITSL, Sydney University, and international bodies.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates globally, including with Beijing Normal University on teacher work analysis. Leads dialogic pedagogy initiatives in blended and hybrid learning environments.
