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Dr Elizabeth Wheeley

PhD Griff, MEd (Research) Griff, PG Dip Ed UQ, BMus (Hons) UQ

  • Lecturer, Work Integrated Learning
  • School of Education and Tertiary Access
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+61 7 5456 5829
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SD-C-2-2.05
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Sunshine Coast

Elizabeth Wheeley is an accomplished researcher and educator with over 20 years of experience across diverse educational settings. As a researcher, she employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to explore various domains within the field of education, including curriculum, pedagogy, educational leadership, international student engagement, and neurodiverse learners. A central focus of her work is amplifying participants' voices and understanding their lived experiences.

Elizabeth's extensive career has spanned teaching in primary and secondary schools in Queensland, Australia, and the United Kingdom, as well as tertiary education in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Currently, her efforts are dedicated to preparing the next generation of teachers through initial teacher education programs. She has also facilitated professional learning for educators in Australia and internationally, demonstrating her deep understanding of education and international education contexts. As an educator, Elizabeth's practice is grounded in relational pedagogies and a nuanced understanding of curriculum. Her personal research agenda aims to deepen the understanding of curriculum and learning in non-formal and non-traditional learning environments.

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
  • Member of Australian Teacher Education Association (ATEA)
  • Queensland Teacher Registration

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Research Grants

 

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Horizon Grant

Building Teacher Capability to Leverage Generative AI to Personalise Learning for Neurodiverse Students: Inclusion for Students with Learning Disabilities and Neurodevelopmental Conditions

Dr Michelle Ronksley-Pavia

Professor David Neumann

Professor Chris Bigum

Dr Judy Rose

Associate Professor Michelle Neumann

Dr Elizabeth Wheeley

$131,034

2024-2025

‘Blue-sky’, future-focussed research to harness Generative AI to support student learning

 

 

 

 

 

Research areas

  • curriculum and pedagogy
  • assessment in education
  • postgraduate research skills
  • education leadership
  • neurodiverse learners

Teaching areas

  • Professional experience
  • Teacher as researcher

Dr Elizabeth Wheeley’s specialist areas include learning beyond formal curriculum, as well as pedagogy, assessment, education leadership, and neurodiversity.

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