معرفی
Joanne Mulligan is a Professor at the Macquarie School of Education, Macquarie University, specializing in mathematics and STEM education across early childhood to secondary levels. Her research focuses on early mathematical development, pedagogy, assessment, and curricula, with expertise in educational psychology and teacher education. She has led major projects like the $2.3m Opening Real Science (ORS) Project and currently oversees ARC-funded initiatives exploring spatial reasoning and interdisciplinary learning.
- Research Interests: Mathematics Education, STEM Education, Cognitive Development, Early Childhood Learning, Teacher Professional Development.
- Key Projects: Connecting Mathematics Learning with Spatial Reasoning (2017–2020), Enriching Mathematics and Science Learning (2018–2020), and the ORS Project (2013–2017).
- Contributions: Developed programs like PASA and PASMAP, impacting national and international curricula. Active in global organizations such as ICME and ICMI.
Research Trends
Mulligan’s recent work emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches, spatial reasoning, and data modeling in early education. Her articles highlight pedagogical frameworks for integrating mathematics and science, enhancing teacher training, and fostering student engagement through collaborative and inquiry-based methods.
Grants & Collaborations
- ARC Discovery Projects: Focus on spatial reasoning (2017–2020) and interdisciplinary learning (2018–2020).
- Collaborations: International Spatial Reasoning Study Group (IOSTEM), Deakin University, and CSIRO.
Labs & Teams
Associated with the Centre for Research in Mathematics and Science Education (CRiMSE) and the MQ Learning Sciences Laboratory (MQSL). Her work bridges research and practice, influencing curriculum design and teacher education nationally and globally.
