Ann Robertson

Ann Robertson is a Lecturer in Communication at the School of Education and Tertiary Access, University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. She holds qualifications including an MTESOL (Queensland), PGDip.Ed (Queensland), LLB (Sydney), and BA (Sydney). Her work focuses on language education, teacher training, and intercultural communication.

• MTESOL, University of Queensland
• PGDip.Ed, University of Queensland
• LLB, University of Sydney
• BA, University of Sydney

Robertson's research interests span applied linguistics, second language pedagogy, and transcultural education. She has designed and delivered TESOL and Japanese curricula, with a focus on pre-service and in-service teacher education for international participants from Korea, China, and Papua, Indonesia. Her work emphasizes collaborative, context-specific approaches to curriculum development and the first-year experience of university students.

The 15 most recent publications highlight her expertise in intercultural communication, teacher education reform in Indonesia, and curriculum innovation. Key themes include systemic educational change, collaborative learning partnerships, and the application of transformative learning theory to practice.

• Citation Award, 2017, Commonwealth Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT)
• Citation Award, 2012, Commonwealth Office for Learning and Teaching (OLT)

Robertson actively contributes to teacher education through programs like COR109, which integrates research-informed pedagogy and cross-sectoral collaboration. She is a member of the Languages and Cultures Network for Australian Universities (LCNAU) and the Applied Linguistics Association of Australia (ALAA), with professional engagements in Papua, Indonesia, and cross-cultural training programs.