معرفی
Emily Palmer is a Lecturer in Secondary English at the School of Education, Edith Cowan University (ECU). She specializes in fostering equity in education and cultivating a love for literature among students. Her academic journey includes a practice-led PhD from the University of Adelaide (2020) on representations of gender in young adult fantasy fiction.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Adelaide (2020)
- Masters of Teaching (Secondary), Australian Catholic University (2022)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Adelaide (2015)
- Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing and English), University of Adelaide (2014)
Research Interests: Her work focuses on children's literature, fantasy fiction, gender and sexuality in narratives, creative writing pedagogy, and secondary English education. She explores how literature shapes identity and promotes critical thinking.
Awards: Recipient of the 2019 Carclew Project Development Grant. Active in professional associations such as the English Teachers' Association of Western Australia (ETAWA) and the Australasian Children’s Literature Association for Research (ACLAR).
Teaching: Teaches courses including Becoming a Teacher, Curriculum Enrichment for Secondary Specialisations, and Introduction to Secondary English Teaching. Emphasizes practical, student-centered approaches.
