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Brendan Bentley is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide, serving as Director of Partnerships and Engagement and Program Director of the Master of Teaching program. As an experienced School Principal, curriculum leader, and teacher specializing in STEM education, he designs postgraduate educational leadership courses nationally and internationally, while also consulting on teacher professional development.
- Focus areas: Educational leadership, cognitive load theory, STEM, science/mathematics education
- Current research: Teacher shortage crises, pandemic impacts on teacher preparation
- Role: Co-author of critical analyses on rushed teacher deployment
His recent article with The Conversation examines Australia's growing trend of deploying unqualified student teachers into classrooms due to staffing shortages, highlighting risks of burnout and long-term attrition. This aligns with his leadership role in the Network of Academic Directors of Professional Experience, advocating for quality teacher preparation despite pandemic-related disruptions.
