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Dr Helen Logan is a Senior Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at Charles Sturt University, School of Teacher Education, Faculty of Arts and Education. With over 20 years of experience in early childhood leadership, she teaches and develops curriculum in areas such as play-based learning, child development, and pedagogy. Her academic work is deeply rooted in policy, quality, and educator well-being in early childhood settings.
- Doctor of Philosophy, Charles Sturt University (2017)
- Research focus on Australian early childhood education policy (1972–2009)
Helen Logan's research centers on quality in early childhood education and care policy, policy history, and educator well-being. Her current work includes the Early Childhood Educator Well-being Project, which investigates the psychological and physiological aspects of educators’ health within their work environments. She has published on holistic well-being measurement, policy change, and leadership dynamics in early childhood workplaces. Her research contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goal of Quality Education.
The recent articles show a strong trend in interdisciplinary research combining education, psychology, and public policy. Themes include educator well-being, workplace quality, policy implications, and leadership dynamics in early childhood education. Her work increasingly emphasizes holistic, evidence-based approaches to improving conditions for educators and, by extension, children’s learning outcomes.
Notable scientific contributions include invitations as a visiting scholar to Tampere University, Finland (2020), and her ongoing role as National Secretary of OMEP (2019–present). She actively reviews for national and international scholarly journals and books, contributing to academic rigor in her field.
Helen Logan has supervised higher degree research (HDR) students internally and has been involved in government and public outreach initiatives such as the Thrive at work workshop and expert advisory roles. She has received no explicitly listed awards, but her research has garnered significant citations (h-index: 11) and media attention, including coverage on play-based learning and educator well-being.
She leads and participates in key projects such as the Early Childhood Educator Well-being Project, collaborates with national and international researchers, and contributes to public understanding through blogs, newsletters, and media appearances.
