Amy Farndale

Dr Amy Farndale is a Lecturer in Early Childhood Language and Literacy at the University of South Australia's UniSA Education Futures, affiliated with the Centre for Research in Education and Social Inclusion (CRESI). Her role involves research support, course coordination, and supervision of PhD/Masters students. She specializes in culturally and linguistically diverse education, focusing on early childhood literacy, bilingualism, and multilingual family literacies. Her work emphasizes supporting English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners and fostering emotional wellbeing in early childhood settings.

• Research Collaborations: Partnerships with TAFE, CESA, Department for Education (DfE), and independent schools.
• Key Projects: Co-led the 'Sea and Vines Oral Language Project' and contributed to multilingual literacy initiatives in refugee communities.

Her teaching strengths include early childhood pedagogies and inclusive practices for diverse learners. She actively engages with professional associations like the Australian Literacy Educators Association and Children's Week Committee. Recent research highlights include culturally sustaining pedagogy and professional learning programs for educators working with multilingual children.