Introducing our lecturers...
The world needs more discoverers. In order to achieve this we must discover the best in people. We can only do so by constantly researching, evolving and changing the way we approach teaching in communities.
Murdoch University believes a strong focus on research, particularly in the area of education of children and young people in their communities, coupled with excellent teacher education courses, will create great teachers. You can meet some of the inspiring lecturers you could be learning from below…
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Professor Barry Down School of Education + more |
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Professor Simone Volet School of Education + more |
| Professor Barry Down is a leading national and emerging international researcher in teacher development. |
Professor Volet's reputation as one of Murdoch's leading researchers has recently led to the funding of two Australian Research Council Discovery projects. |
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Dr Peter Wright |
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Dr Anne Price |
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Dr Wright's research in inner city public housing, rural and regional Australia has identified how the Arts can help people discover creativity, build social bonds and provide pathways back to education and into employment. |
Dr Anne Price has vast experience working in remote indigenous and multicultural communities and coordinates Curriculum Development for Practitioners and Professional Issues in Teaching. |
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