Val Klenowski

Val Klenowski is a Professor in Education at Queensland University of Technology, specializing in educational assessment, curriculum reform, and equity. She has authored/co-authored over 85 scholarly works, including books and journal articles, and edited volumes on assessment practices and policy. Her research focuses on teacher professional development in assessment, moderation processes, and addressing systemic inequities through equitable assessment design. She has conducted large-scale evaluations such as the Stronger Smarter Learning Communities Project, demonstrating commitment to improving educational outcomes for marginalized groups.

Key research interests include: teacher assessment literacies, standards-referenced assessment reforms, the impact of high-stakes testing, and culturally responsive assessment practices. She has collaborated with international scholars to analyze global trends in assessment implementation and policy. Her work emphasizes ethical leadership in education and balancing accountability systems with pedagogical improvement goals.

Notable contributions include co-editing International Teacher Judgment Practices (2016) and Assessment for Education (2014), and authoring foundational texts like Developing Portfolios for Learning and Assessment (2002). She frequently presents at conferences like AARE and contributes to policy discussions through reports for governments and educational institutions.