
معرفی
Professor Donna Pendergast serves as Dean of the Griffith University School of Educational and Professional Studies, with international expertise in teacher education and adolescent development. Her work focuses on improving teaching degree completion rates, professional learning frameworks, and pandemic impacts on education.
- Administrative leadership at Griffith University since 2009
- Director of Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership
- Chair of Queensland Council of Deans of Education
Research Themes
Her research examines teacher education policy, adolescent brain development, and educational resilience through longitudinal studies and policy analysis. Key areas include:
- Comparative completion rate analysis across degree types
- Impact of standardized testing (LANTITE) on teacher trainees
- Neuroscience-informed educational strategies for post-pandemic recovery
Advising & Collaborations
As a leading voice in educational reform, she collaborates with:
- Australian Research Council funded projects
- Ministerial advisory panels
- International education networks
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