Ben Zunica

Ben Zunica is a Lecturer in Secondary Mathematics Education at the Sydney School of Education and Social Work, University of Sydney. He holds a PhD from Monash University, complemented by degrees in Computer Science and Education. With 20 years of teaching experience across NSW and Victoria, he specializes in ICT integration, computational thinking, and STEM pedagogy. His research emphasizes improving mathematics teaching practices and supporting in-service teachers through academic research engagement.

Education:

• BSc (Computer Science), UNSW
• DipEd (Mathematics), UNSW
• GradCertEdRes, Monash University
• PhD, Monash University

Research Interests:

• Educational Technology Integration
• Computational Thinking in Mathematics Education
• STEM Curriculum Development
• Teacher Professional Growth
• Mathematics Anxiety Mitigation

Current Projects:

• Best practice in screen use for education (NSW Department of Education-funded, 2025–2026)

Advising & Grants: Supervises 6 PhD/Master’s students on topics like peer tutoring, embodied learning, and mathematics task design. Active in securing educational research grants focusing on digital learning and teacher support.

Labs & Teams: Collaborates with the Sydney School’s mathematics education team on pedagogical innovation and technology implementation.