معرفی
Dr. Jennifer Mansfield is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Curriculum Teaching & Inclusive Education at Monash University. Her research focuses on science education, teacher professional development, and problem-based learning (PBL) in STEM contexts. She leads multiple ARC-funded projects exploring PBL principles, teacher agency, and pedagogical equilibrium.
Research Interests:
- Teacher professional knowledge development
- Science as a human endeavour
- Effective use of practical work in science education
- Critical and creative thinking in STEM
- Collaborative research with teachers and students
Recent Work: Recent publications highlight her focus on PBL implementation, teacher agency during the pandemic, and frameworks for pedagogical equilibrium. She collaborates internationally on STEM education initiatives and leadership programs.
Awards:
- Dean’s ECR Project Award (2017)
- Jeff Northfield Memorial Award (2019)
- Monash Warwick Alliance Activation Award (2023)
Grants & Projects:
- ARC-funded Exploring Problem-Based Learning in Schools (2020-2025)
- Building Leadership for Change through School Immersion (2024)
- Leadership in STEM curriculum development
Her work contributes to UN SDGs related to quality education and sustainable development through innovative teaching strategies.
