A/Prof. David Palmer
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 5715 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 4921 7887 |
| David.Palmer@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position |
Associate Professor
School of Education
|
| Office | HA87, Hunter Building |
Biography
I have a BSc (Hons) from the ANU, and PhD from LaTrobe University. I have taught for many years in schools and have been involved in teacher education since 1992. I have taught science education for many years and have written five science resource books for teachers.
Qualifications
- PhD, La Trobe University, 1982
- Bachelor of Science, La Trobe University
- Diploma in Education, Charles Sturt University
Research
Research keywords
- Curriculum
- Pedagogy
- Science education
Research expertise
Science education, particularly primary science and technology
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 130200 | Curriculum And Pedagogy | 100 |
Memberships
Committee/Associations (relevant to research).
- executive member - Environmental Institute
Editorial Board.
- Science Education Review
Invitations
|
Curriculum Science and Technology
Avondale College, Australia (External reviewer: course review) |
2002 |
|
the effectiveness of the predict-observe-explain technique
Curtin University of Technology, Australia (PHD Examiner.) |
2004 |