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Dr. Noella Mackenzie is an Adjunct Associate Professor in Literacy Studies at Charles Sturt University, Australia. Her career spans over two decades in literacy education, specializing in early writing development, handwriting vs. keyboarding, and supporting students excelling in literacy/numeracy. She collaborates with Australian education departments (Victorian, NSW, Tasmanian) and Catholic schools, developing resources for educators and families. Her research bridges theory and practice, published in journals like Australasian Journal of Early Childhood and Practical Literacy.
Education:
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D), La Trobe University (2004)
- Master of Education (M.Ed), La Trobe University (1998)
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed), La Trobe University (1992)
Research Interests: Focus on early writing milestones, handwriting vs. digital transcription, and gifted learners. She advocates for multimodal approaches integrating drawing, talking, and writing (DTWS framework). Her work addresses educational equity and teacher training in literacy instruction.
Awards:
- UKLA/Wiley Research in Literacy Education Award (2021)
- Charles Sturt University Academic Excellence Awards (2009, 2011)
- Office of Learning and Teaching Citation (2012)
Advising & Grants: Supervised 3 graduate works and led the Working Above Standard Project (WASP) (2017). Her research impacts policy via collaborations with education authorities and media appearances (e.g., Teach Learn Live Podcast).
Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary teams focusing on early childhood literacy and educational policy, contributing to UN SDG 4 (Quality Education).
