معرفی
Dr. Brian Moon is an Honorary Associate Professor in the School of Education at Edith Cowan University (ECU). With extensive experience teaching English, media, and communications in WA schools and universities, he has contributed as a curriculum developer and state examiner. His authored textbooks include Literary Terms: A Practical Glossary (3rd ed, 2017) and Introducing Literature (2016). His research focuses on writing pedagogy, English curriculum history, and teacher education, particularly analyzing secondary school English curricula.
Education
- Doctor of Philosophy, Curtin University (1993)
- Master of Arts (Distinction), Curtin University (1990)
- Postgraduate Diploma in English (Distinction), Curtin University (1989)
- Graduate Diploma in Education (Distinction), Western Australian Institute of Technology (1981)
- Bachelor of Arts, Western Australian Institute of Technology (1980)
Professional Affiliations
Current roles include Editorial Board memberships with Australian Journal of Teacher Education (since 2017) and English in Australia (since 2012). He has been affiliated with the Australian Society of Authors, Copyright Agency Ltd, and the English Teachers Association of WA.
Research Trends
Recent work emphasizes curriculum analysis, literacy development in teacher training, and the role of digital media in education. His articles address textbook content evaluation, social influences on student reading habits, and cross-cultural academic writing strategies for Chinese-speaking students.
Advising & Grants
Supervised over 10 research students, including studies on Bhutanese English pedagogy, intertextuality in WA curricula, and literacy testing policies. Collaborated on projects funded through educational partnerships and institutional grants.
Labs & Teams
Actively involved in ECU's Partners in Literacy and Numeracy (PLaN) initiative and contributes to WA-based educational research networks.
