معرفی
Susanne Francisco is a Lecturer in Adult and Vocational Education at Charles Sturt University, with extensive experience in teacher education across universities, schools, and vocational training organizations.
- PhD in Education from University of Technology Sydney
- Master of Adult Education (UTS) and Master of Arts (UNSW)
- Specializes in workplace learning, mentoring, and professional development
- Registered supervisor and member of AVETRA and AARE
Research Focus:
Explores work-based learning through practice architectures theory, examining how novice VET teachers develop pedagogical skills, middle leaders shape workplace education, and physical/emotional spaces influence professional growth. Recent work analyzes pandemic-era educational adaptations and onboarding practices in Australian workplaces.
Key Article Trends:
Her 2023-2024 publications emphasize decentering traditional leadership models, spatial pedagogy in vocational settings, and critical praxis development through collaborative action research.
Professional Engagement:
Active as journal reviewer and conference presenter, with ongoing supervision of academic visitors like Kathrin Olsen (2024). Contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 4 (Quality Education) through teacher mentorship frameworks.
