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Dr. Sandy Smith is a Lecturer and Home Economics Coordinator in the School of Education at Edith Cowan University (ECU). She specializes in Home Economics education, curriculum development, and pedagogy, with a focus on adolescent nutrition and food systems. Her teaching spans units like Home Economics Curriculum, Food Service Management, and Textiles and Clothing. She coordinates several key courses and has extensive experience in teacher training and professional development across Western Australia.
Education:
- Doctor of Philosophy (Edith Cowan University, 2024)
- Master of Research Practice (Edith Cowan University, 2020)
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAFE WA, 2011)
Research Interests: Sandy’s research explores the relevance of Home Economics in contemporary education, particularly through her PhD on teachers’ perceptions of the subject. She investigates curriculum design, nutrition education strategies, and game-based learning in health promotion. Her work emphasizes bridging theory with practical classroom applications, especially for adolescent learners.
Articles: Her publications focus on adolescent nutrition education, curriculum innovation, and interactive learning methods. Recent work includes studies on food systems integration in schools and the efficacy of transformational games in health education.
Awards:
- 2021 School of Education Research Award (joint winner)
Advising & Grants: She led the Healthway-funded project “Transformational games: A way to engage adolescents in nutrition education?” (2016–2018). Her professional contributions include roles with the Home Economics Institute of Australia WA division and the King and Amy O’Malley Trust.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on education and health initiatives, including partnerships with the Partners in Literacy and Numeracy (PLaN) and the King and Amy O’Malley Trust.
