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Associate Professor Andrew Jones is an academic with over 30 years of experience in education, holding leadership roles such as Associate Dean of Secondary Education at Edith Cowan University (ECU) and former Head of Department in UK/Australian schools. He specializes in educational policy, digital assessment, and pedagogy in physical education. His research spans curriculum innovation, leadership in education, and creativity in arts education. Jones holds a PhD from ECU (2017), a Master of Education from Cambridge (1996), and a Bachelor of Education with Honours from England (1987).
Key research interests include policy design, digital assessment strategies, and fostering creativity in secondary education. He has published extensively on leadership challenges, professional development, and global pedagogical practices in education systems. Notable awards include the ACHPER Tertiary Achievement Award (2009) and ECU School of Education Research Medal (2017).
His recent work examines Nepali school leadership, Ghanaian visual arts pedagogy, and inclusivity in teacher education. Supervision includes studies on educational equity, virtual reality in schools, and cross-cultural education policy.
- Awards:
- ACHPER Tertiary Achievement Award (2009)
- ECU School of Education Research Medal (2017)
- WAIER Postgraduate Research Award (2017)
- Grants/Supervision:
- Current supervision focuses on teacher identity transformation, VR implementation, and national education goals.
- Completed studies include leadership philosophy in Nepal and equity in positive education schools.
He is affiliated with ACHPER and has contributed to policy development through roles at WA’s Curriculum Council and Department of Education.
