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Dr. Maya Gunawardena is an Associate Professor and Program Director for TESOL Bruce and Online at the University of Canberra's Faculty of Education. Her expertise spans curriculum design, pedagogy, and TESOL, with a focus on empowering teachers through learning sciences.
Education:
- PhD in Education, University of Canberra (2011)
- Masters in Applied Linguistics, Lancaster University (2005)
- Masters in Linguistics, University of Kelaniya (2001)
Research Interests: Personalized learning, teacher education, applied linguistics, literacy teaching, and critical thinking development. Her work emphasizes scaffolding higher-order thinking and evidence-based pedagogical practices.
Recent Trends in Publications: Focuses on personalized learning complexity, mentorship frameworks, and ICT integration in Indigenous education. Recent work highlights barriers in online learning and pedagogical storytelling's role in social-emotional development.
Grants & Projects:
- CACSTEP Project (2024–2026): Personalized learning interventions for school leaders
- ASRP Project (2021–2023): Student-centered learning experiences
Labs/Teams: Engaged in collaborative projects with institutions like UNSW Canberra and international partners, focusing on teacher education and cross-cultural pedagogy.
