Betty Noad

Dr Betty Noad is a Lecturer and Researcher in Education at Charles Darwin University, Faculty of Arts and Society. She is actively involved in Initial Teacher Education and Higher Research Degree programs, with leadership in English Language, Literacy, and Literature education across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. She also serves as Course Coordinator for several postgraduate specialist programs including Digital Learning Futures, International Education, and TESOL.

Research Interests:

• Multimodality and Social Semiotics
• Digital and Critical Literacies
• Emotion in Sound and Film
• International and Inclusive Education
• Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research
• Teacher Education and Professional Development

Recent Research Trends: Dr Noad's recent publications (2014–2024) reflect a consistent focus on multimodal meaning-making, particularly the interplay of sound, language, and image in educational contexts. Her work bridges education, semiotics, and media studies, with growing emphasis on digital learning in Indonesia and emotional resonance in audiovisual texts.

Supervision & Service: She supervises HDR students on diverse international and interdisciplinary topics and contributes to academic governance through ethics review and curriculum accreditation. She is an active member of key educational associations including the Australian Literacy Educators Association and the Primary English Teaching Association Australia.

Professional Affiliations:

• Australian Systemic Functional Language Association
• Australian Literacy Educators Association
• Primary English Teaching Association Australia
• Australian Association for the Teaching of English