1. Faculty of Education and Social Work

The Faculty of Education and Social Work – a brief history

The Faculty of Education was established in 1986, having been until then, a department in the Faculty of Arts. In 1992, the Faculty amalgamated with the then Institute of Education, itself part of the Sydney College of Advanced Education. This resulted in a large increase in the number of staff and programs which were offered by the Faculty. As part of the amalgamation, purpose built accommodation for the Faculty was completed in 1993. This provides state of the art facilities for the training of educators, including a bio-mechanics laboratory, sophisticated computer laboratories, a dance studio, visual arts facilities, a television studio and, of course, well equipped lecture and tutorial rooms. In 2003, Social Work, originally located within the Faculty of Arts, merged with the Faculty of Education to form the Faculty of Education and Social Work. The merger reflects the close association that the two disciplines share in areas of research and professional practice.

List of staff

Administration

Dean/Acting Deputy Provost (Learning & Teaching) and Pro-Vice-Chancellor

Professor Derrick Armstrong, BA London MA Lancaster PhD Lancaster

Acting Dean

Associate Professor Robyn Ewing, BEd(Hons) PhD

Executive Assistant to the Dean

Daniel Brooks BA Sheffield Hallam

Pro-Deans

Dr Lindsey Napier (Staffing)
Dr John Hughes (Development)

Sub-Deans

Dr Robyn Gibson (Undergraduate & Pre-Service Division)
Dr Janette Bobis (Division of Graduate Studies)

Associate Deans

Dr Donna O'Connor (Teaching and Learning)
Associate Professor Brian Paltridge (International Relations)
Professor Barbara Fawcett (Research)
Professor Peter Reimann (ICT)

Directors

Dr Ann Cheryl Armstrong (Division of Professional Learning)
Dr Kevin Laws (International Students)
Dr Lesley Harbon (Study Abroad Programs)

Faculty Manager

Shona Smith, BA (Hons) LLB GradDip Museum Studies

Manager Student Administration

Maria McQuilty, BA

Manager, Undergraduate and Pre-Service Division

Robyn Longhurst, BA

Undergraduate Adviser

Eva Papas, BA DipEd UNSW

Acting Student Adviser

Edwina Hood, BA UNSW

Publications and Undergraduate Adviser

Tanya Keane, DipComm Illust QIT

BTeach/MTeach Adviser

Sylvia Panossian, DipGradDes UTS

Manager Graduate Division

Maria-Grace Guerreiro, BA DipEd UNE

Graduate Research Adviser

Jureidini-Briozzo Venice, GradDip (Bus) (Frontline Management)

International Adviser

Gilbert Cheng, BEc NSW

Postgraduate Adviser

Maryke Sutton

Timetable and Web Assistant

Brad Mercer

Manager Marketing and Development

Craig Van Dartel, BSocSc Mitchell CAE MA ComMgt UTS

Student Recruitment Officer

Joanne Fairley, BA (Hons) SocSc Edin DipBusiness (Frontline Mgnt)

Professional Experiences Co-Directors

Dr Dianne Bloomfield, BSc (Hons) MEd (Studies) EdD
Dr Tony Loughland, B/Tch BEd (Hons) PhD

Manager Professional Experiences

Robyn Hector, DipTeach NSTE MA UTS

Professional Experiences Coordinators

Cheryl Brown
Milly Vranes, BA (Hons)

Research Manager

Patrick Brownlee, BA (Hons) GradDip TESOL MA Journalism

Research Student Liaison Officer

Suin Jung, BA (Psychology and Education) MA (Psychology)

Manager Teaching and Learning

Maxine Moore, MA (Hons) Uni St Andrews PGCE Uni Cambridge

Manager Special Projects

Paula Simpson, BA BArtTh (Hons) UNSW

Educational Multimedia Developer

Dorian Peters, BA Carnegie Mellon University MMDes

Manager Informations Systems

Wai Yat Wong, MSc

Technical Support Officer

Heman Chan

Web Developer

David Jessop

Professional Officer – Field Education Social Work

Andrea Small, BSW UNSW

Manager Finance

Erin Sreejayan, ACMA UK

Finance Officers

Anthea Lo
Syedda Ali
Lisa Rhodes

Manager Facilities

John Usman, DipEd Tech Glasgow DipMgnt & Lead TAFE

Executive Assistants (Dean’s Unit)

Cecilia Rigor-Aguilar, DipLib Tech Sydney TAFE
Robert Keigthley
Ann Stravopodis
Deborah Young, DipWelfare & SocSc SIT

Technical Staff

Adriana Scodellaro, Cert ChemTech Argentina Tech Coll Lab Cert TAFE

Attendants

Terry Lane (Campus Services) (Head)
Alice Lake (Campus Services)
Peter McAndrew (Campus Services)
Peter Van Welsem (Campus Services)
Glen Blackhall (Campus Services)

Mail Assistant

David Myers

Academic

Professors

Raewyn Connell, BA Melb PhD FASSA (University Professor)
Barbara Fawcett, BSc MSc Oxon CQSW PhD Manchester ILT
Peter Freebody, BA (Hons) DipEd PhD University of Illinois
Peter Goodyear, BSc PhD Ulster FCIPD
Phillip Jones, BA PhD
Gabrielle Meagher, BEc (SocSci) Hons 1 PhD
Peter Reimann, MPsych Freiburg PhD Freiburg
Geoffrey E Sherington, MA UNSW PhD McMaster BA FRAHS
(Personal Chair in History of Education)

Associate Professors

Craig Campbell, BA DipEd PhD Adel
David Evans, BEd GradDipSpEd MA PhD Oregon
Robyn A Ewing, BEd PhD
Jude Irwin, BSW UNSW MA Macq PhD
Jennifer O'Dea, BA DipNutrDiet MPH PhD
Brian Paltridge, BA Well AssDip Community Languages UWS GradDip TESOL UTS RSA DipTEFL MA PhD Waikato
Murray Print, BA DipEd WAust PhD Ohio State MA
Anthony Welch, HDipTeach MA DipEd PhD

Senior Lecturers

Tim Allender, BA(Hons) DipEd Monash MA (Hons) PhD
Michael Anderson, BA DipEd Tas MA (Hons) Woll PhD
Judy Anderson, BA Macq BSc MEd PhD ACU
Nigel Bagnall, PhD Melb MEd BA BEd Dip SLT Dip Tch
Janette Bobis, BEd MEd(AdminHons) PhD UNSW
Paul Dufficy DipEd SydTeachColl GDipTESOL SCAE MA(TESOL) UTS BA PhD
Robyn Gibson, MEd Melb MSc(Human Ecology) Ohio PhD RMIT
Neville Goodwin, BA MEd
Sue Goodwin, BA (Hons) ANU PhD
Lesley Harbon, PhD Tas MEd UNE BA DipEd
Chun Hu, BA Equivalent BBI MA Stanford MED Columbia EdD Columbia
John Hughes, AdCert TESOL Lond BA MA DipEd EdD
Marianne Hulsbosch, PhD Wollongong
Lesley Laing, BSW PhD UNSW
Kevin Laws, EdD Georgia MA
Richard Light, DipTeach Nthn Rivers BEd Kuringai MEd Deakin PhD QLD
James D Mackenzie, BA Monash MA PhD UNSW
Jacqueline Manuel, BA DipEd PhD UNE
Jan M Milton, BA MSc UNSW DipEd
Lindsey Napier, MA Aberd DipSocStud Edin DipMH LSE MSW PhD
Donna O'Connor, BEd(Hons) MEd(Hons) PhD
R Armstrong Osborne, MSc PhD DipEd
Ruth Phillips, BA UWA BA (Hons) Murdoch U PhD UNSW
Hui Shen, BA Fudan TEFLCert Minn BEd DipEd LaTrobe PhD
Alyson Simpson, BA UNSW GradDipEd GradDip LibSc UTS GradDip Chil Lit UTS MEd PhD UWS
Anthony Sperring, MScSoc UNSW BA BSc DipEd MRACI
Richard Walker, BA DipEd N'cle MEd PhD
Fran Waugh, BSW UNSW PhD
Rachel Wilson, BSc ANU Grad Dip Aud Melb PGCE MSC Dphil Oxon

Lecturers

Susan Colmar, BA Auck MA (Hons) Auck DipEdPsych Auck PhD Macq
Janet Dutton, BA DipEd MA GradDip Ed
Carmel Fahey, BA DipEd Macq MA Macq MEd
Steve Georgakis, BEd (Hons) PhD
Nigel Goodwin, BSc(IndArts) DipEd MSc(Architecture) MEd
Jowen Hillyer, BA Communications UWS Bachelor of Teaching UWS
David Hirsh, BA DipTESL MA PhD Wellington
Stephen Juan, BA MA PhD CalBerk
Theodora Lafkas, BA MEd
Karen Lambert, BEd(Physical & Health Ed) MHSc(HIV Studies) Grad Cert Ed Studies (Higher Ed) PhD
Cathy Little, BEd (Infants/Prim) Bach of Teaching Macq MA (Earlly Childhood) W'Gong MEd (Special Education)
Denise Lynch, BSW UNSW MCrim
Sandra Newell, BEd Deakin MEd UWS
Agi O'Hara, BA (Hons/Psych)
Rosalie Pockett, BSW PhD UNSW MAASW Acc
Margot Rawsthorne BA Macq PhD
Kathleen Rushton, BA (Hons) Essex UK BEd (Primary) MA MEd (Research) GradDip Adult Ed (TESOL) UTS
Lesley Scanlon, BA (Hons) Newcastle DipEd William Balmain MA London Phd UTS
Ilektra Spandagou, BEd Athens Greece MEd Sheffield PhD Sheffield
Ian Stevens, MAppSc UNSW BScAgr DipEd
Marie Stevenson, BA UNSW RSA DipTEFLA MA Amsterdam PhD Amsterdam
Louise Sutherland, BSc MEd PhD
Angela Thomas, BEd MEd Tas PhD CDU
Jenni Way, BEd Nepean CAE MEd \UWSN PhD UWS
Zita Weber, B Soc Stud (Hons) PhD
Lindy Woodrow, Dip(Teaching) UK Cert(Applied Linguistics & Teaching of English) UK MA(Applied Linguistics) UK PhD

Lecturers Part-Time

Yosef Aharonov, BEd MA Hebrew University, Israel
Dorothy Bottrell, BA La Trobe MA EdD
Eveline Chan, PhD GradDipTeach TESL SACAE BEd (Hons)
Bryan Conyer, BA DipEd MAJE MEd (Research)
Judith Day
Louise Fitzgerald
Jill Forster, BA (Hons) DipEd PhD
Linda Graham, BA Macq MEd Macq Phd QUT
Kate Stitt

International Senior Research Fellow

A/Professor Andrew Martin, BA (Hons Psych) MEd (Hons Ed Psych) PhD (Ed Psych)

Divisions

Division of Graduate Studies
Phone: +61 2 9351 4536
Fax: +61 2 9351 4580
Email: j.bobis@edfac.usyd.edu.au
Head of Division: Dr Janette Bobis

Division of Undergraduate & Pre-Service Programs
Phone: +61 2 9351 6423
Fax: +61 2 9351 4580
Email: r.gibson@edfac.usyd.edu.au
Head of Division: Dr Robyn Gibson

Division of Professional Learning
Phone: +61 2 9036 7136
Fax: +61 2 9036 9383
Email: ac.armstrong@edfac.usyd.edu.au
Head of Division: Dr Ann Cheryl Armstrong

Division of Research
Phone: +61 2 9036 9316
Fax: +61 2 9351 3783
Email: b.fawcett@edfac.usyd.edu.au
Head of Division: Professor Barbara Fawcett

Division of International Relations
Phone: 9351 3160
Fax: +61 2 9351 2606
Email: b.paltridge@edfac.usyd.edu.au
Head of Division: Associate Professor Brian Paltridge

Centres of the Faculty

CoCo Research Centre

CoCo Co-Director
Professor Peter Goodyear

CoCo Co-Director
Professor Peter Reimann

Educational Multimedia Developer
Dorian Peters, BA Carnegie Mellon University MMDes


The aim of the centre is to act as a focus for research and
postgraduate study in the field of ICT and Education (broadly defined to include any kinds of research investigating the use of ICT to support learning and/or teaching). The Centre's objectives include:

• the provision of a convivial, innovative, productive and
  well-resourced environment for leading-edge research
• support for innovative programs of postgraduate study
• assistance for colleagues in the Faculty, and in the rest of the University of Sydney, in developing new lines of research in the field of ICT and Education
• fostering networks of researchers and practitioners involved in
  the field, and encouraging collaboration with colleagues in other
  research centres
• attracting researchers to the University, including PhD students.

Centre for Early Intervention Research

(formerly the Evelyn McCloughan Children's Centre)

Director
Associate Professor David Evans

The Centre for Early Interventions is a research centre and educational resource within the Faculty of Education and Social Work. It was established in 1977 and for 25 years was known as the Evelyn McCloughan Children’s Centre. The Centre was nationally recognised for assisting pre-service teachers become more aware of the needs of children with learning difficulties, and to provide them with the knowledge and skills to meet their educational needs.

In 2005 the Centre underwent a review, and new directions were
established. While the Centre continues to support the teaching
programs within the Faculty, a new focus has been the concentration of research within a contemporary view of early intervention. Current research projects include an ARC Linkage project investigating early intervention for young children with autism (with research partners ASPECT), education outcomes for students with chronic illnesses, and brain injuries, and literacy and numeracy interventions for students with additional learning needs. In addition, a significant group of postgraduate research students undertake research across a range of areas (e.g. peer tutoring, autism, numeracy, positive behaviour interventions). Ongoing strategic directions will continue to promote a research, teaching, and community service interaction.

China Education Centre

Director
Dr Hui Shen

The China Education Centre facilitates the development of educational, cultural and professional links between Australia and China. It was established following the visit to China of a group of comparative educators from the University of Sydney in 1972. The Centre encourages the interchange of scientific materials, publications and information which promotes better understanding of Australia-China relations.

Activities are based in research, teaching, community service, scientific materials, publications and information.

Centre for Research and Teaching in Civics

Director
Associate Professor Murray Print

Key Researchers
Dr Larry Saha

Administration Assistant
Ms Kate O’Malley

The Centre was established in 1997 to meet the rapidly growing demand for research and teaching in this area. It addresses both national and international issues in civics and citizenship education by undertaking major research projects. Since its inception, staff at the CRTC have participated in many national and international projects in civics and citizenship education valued at $3.25 million.

Currently, staff at the CRTC are engaged in an exciting four-year project we have called the ‘Youth Electoral Study’ (YES). YES is being conducted in conjunction with the Australian National University (ANU) and the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) and it is funded by an Australian Research Council (ARC) grant with a total value of $AUS1.25 million. The aims of YES are to investigate the attitudes of young Australians towards enrolling to vote, and to determine why so many do not enrol. Furthermore, we are examining the attitudes of young Australians toward democratic, political and community participation more generally and are interested to know what young people think about politics, in what ways they participate, and what may encourage their participation in all ways and aspects. In doing so, we hope to better our collective understanding of the process through which young adults become politically informed and engaged citizens in our democracy, while also developing curricular materials that better prepare youth to become enlightened and active citizens as adults. For more information about this project, or about the CRTC in general, please visit our website at:
http://civics.edfac.usyd.edu.au/index.shtml

Course Coordinators – Bachelor of Education

BEd(Primary)
Dr Alyson Simpson
Phone: +61 2 9351 6344
Fax: +61 2 9351 2606
Email: a.simpson@edfac.usyd.edu.au

BEd(Sec: Humanities)/BA, BEd(Sec: Science)/BSc, BEd(Sec: Mathematics)/BSc
Dr Carmel Fahey
Phone: +61 2 9351 4710
Fax: +61 2 9351 4580
Email: c.young@edfac.usyd.edu.au

BEd(Sec)/BA(Psychology),BEd(Sec)/BSc(Psychology)
Dr Susan Colmar
Phone: +61 2 9351 6265
Fax: +61 2 9351 2606
Email: s.colmar@edfac.usyd.edu.au

BEd(Sec:Human Movement & Health Education)
Dr Steve Georgakis
Phone: +61 2 9351 6337
Fax: +61 2 9351 4580
Email: s.georgakis@edfac.usyd.edu.au

Course Coordinators – Bachelor of Social Work

Bachelor of Social Work
Dr Lesley Laing
Phone: +61 2 9351 4091
Fax: +61 2 9351 3783
Email: l.laing@edfac.usyd.edu.au

Prizes and scholarships

This handbook contains simplified details of some of the prizes and scholarships offered by the University. The scholarships and prizes may be scheduled as follows:

1. Prizes awarded automatically on results: Successful students are notified of these by the Student Centre.
2. Prizes awarded on application: Closing dates for these may be obtained from the Scholarships Office.
3. Prize compositions: Details of these may be obtained from the Scholarships Office with whom applications generally close in the first week of second semester.
4. Bursaries: Bursaries are awarded on the combined grounds of financial need and academic merit and application may be made at any time to the Financial Assistance Office (open Monday to Thursday from 9.30am to 2.30pm).
5. Grants-in-aid: These are offered by application (closing date: 31 May each year) to postgraduate students seeking assistance with travel or maintenance.
6. Postgraduate scholarships tenable at the University of Sydney: Prospective postgraduate students should consult the Scholarships Office in August/September each year about Australian Postgraduate Research Awards and Course Awards (closing date: 31 October).
7. Postgraduate travelling scholarships: Each year the University offers five or six travelling scholarships with a closing date in November. Generally, applicants need to have a first-class honours degree approaching medal standard to be successful.

Applications for the major travelling scholarships offered by external bodies generally close in August or September.

Information on Postgraduate Scholarships can be obtained through the University website:
www.usyd.edu.au/fstudent/scholarships.shtml

Scholarships and prizes in Education

Student facilities and societies

Libraries

The University of Sydney Library, the largest academic library in the Southern Hemisphere, is a network of 17 libraries located on nine campuses. The Library website provides access to services and resources, anywhere at anytime. The locations, opening hours and subject specialities of the libraries are listed on the website.

Over five million items are available via the Library catalogue, including more than 68,000 electronic journals and 281,000 electronic books. Past exam papers are also available online. Enrolled students are entitled to borrow from any of the University Libraries. More information is available at http://www.library.usyd.edu.au/borrowing.

Reading list items are available via the reserve service. Increasingly, reading list material is becoming available in electronic form. For details see the reserve service website.

Library staff are always available to support students in their studies via the 'Ask a Librarian' service. Staff may be contacted by email or in person.

A specialist librarian is available for all discipline areas and will provide training in finding high quality information. Courses cover a range of skills including research methodology, database searching, effective use of the Internet and the use of reference management software.
See the subject contact page.

Library facilities include individual and group study spaces, computers, printers, multimedia equipment, photocopiers and adaptive technologies. Check the 'Libraries' link on the home page to find out about services and facilities in specific libraries.

The Client Service Charter describes the Library’s commitment to supporting students’ learning, including those with special needs. See the Client Service Charter online.

Your comments and suggestions are always welcome.

Librarians supporting the Faculty of Education & Social Work are:

• Social Sciences Librarian (Team Coordinator)
  CROSBIE, Philippa
  Fisher Library F03
  Phone: +61 2 9351 6940
  Fax: +61 2 93514328
  email p.crosbie@library.usyd.edu.au
• Librarian, Social Sciences Team & Psychology Librarian
  TENNENT, Christine
  Fisher Library F03
  Phone: +61 2 9351 3257
  Fax: +61 2 93514328
  email c.tennent@library.usyd.edu.au
• Librarian, Social Sciences Team
  PREZIOS, Poppy
  Fisher Library F03
  Fax: +61 2 93514328
  email p.prezios@library.usyd.edu.au
• Curriculum Librarian
  HICKS, Jacquei
  Fisher Library F03
  Fax: +61 2 9036 9426
  email j.hicks@library.usyd.edu.au

Phone: +61 2 9351 2993 (general enquiries)
Fax: +61 2 9351 2890 (administration)
+61 2 9351 7278 (renewals)

Email: loanenq@library.usyd.edu.au (loan enquiries),
udd@library.usyd.edu.au (document delivery enquiries)
Website: http://www.library.usyd.edu.au

University of Sydney Education and Social Work Society (EDSOC)

EDSOC represents the interests of all students enrolled in The Faculty of Education and Social Work, including participation in the various Faculty committees, the Academic Board and the University of Sydney Union. Many resources are available through the Society, including cheap photocopying, laser printing, laminating and binding. There is also a microwave oven and free tea and coffee services for members.

All students are urged to participate in the Society. Elections are held in September each year for representatives from each course as well as other executive positions with their own support committees. Social functions are organised including fortnightly barbecues, harbour cruises, the Annual EDSOC Ball, and trivia nights. All students are encouraged to attend and make friends and connections within the faculty.

EDSOC’s Constitution and Regulations include:

• the promotion of a common meeting ground for teachers, graduates, and undergraduates in the Faculty of Education and Social Work
• the promotion of the study of education and social work theory, research and practice across all fields of education and social work
• furthering the interests of members and to represent their views, particularly in matters related to their education
• promoting and maintaining cooperation between education and Social Work students and their societies throughout Australia and internationally
• organising and promoting social, cultural and professional activities for students and staff
• liaison with the Students' Representative Committee and the University of Sydney Union.

Membership of the Society is open to all staff, postgraduate and undergraduate students who are holders of a current University of Sydney Union Access Card. Members of the society are typically enrolled in degrees offered within the Faculty of Education and Social Work; however, any who have a passion for education or social work are most welcome! The Dean recommends that students join the Society and support its activities. Enquiries may be directed to the President, in Room 406/A35 in the Education building, or:

Phone: +61 2 9351 6350
Email: edsocfaculty@gmail.com
Myspace: www.myspace.com/edsoc

Shakespeare Globe Youth Festival Australia

National Education Director

Mr Mathew Howard

Founder and Artistic Director

Ms Diana Denley

The Shakespeare Globe Youth Festival Australia is a charitable organisation dedicated to the support, promotion and development of Shakespearean arts and education in Australia and around the world. The Globe believes in Shakespeare as a means to a greater end. Through exploration of the themes and ideas inherent in his works, understanding is gained that is applicable across the spectrum of performance, art, and life itself.