Jarina Peer

Dr. Jarina Peer is an Associate Director (Teaching and Learning), Lecturer for the Master of Special and Inclusive Education program, and Program Coordinator at the School of Education, College of Human and Social Futures, University of Newcastle. With 27 years of experience spanning primary to adult education, she has served as a curriculum specialist, teaching fellow, and head of research.

Education:

• Doctor of Philosophy, Curtin University of Technology, Australia
• Master of Education, University of Sheffield, UK
• Graduate Diploma in Education, National Institute of Education, Singapore
• Bachelor of Science, National University of Singapore

Research Focus: Her work centers on inclusive education frameworks, curriculum innovation, and teacher development. Key areas include adaptive pedagogies for special needs and gifted learners, technology-enhanced learning environments, and practitioner-led educational inquiry. She investigates systemic approaches to bridge theory-practice gaps in diverse classrooms.

Publication Trends: Her scholarly output (2005-2023) emphasizes empirical studies in science education, classroom dynamics, and teacher development. Recent work prioritizes inclusive strategies for neurodiverse learners, while earlier publications analyze pedagogical efficacy and epistemological beliefs in Singaporean contexts. Methodologies range from large-scale attitude surveys to case studies on reflective practice.