Dr ( Don ) Adams
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 5907 |
|---|---|
| Fax | (02) 4921 6895 |
| Donald.Adams@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position |
Lecturer
School of Education
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| Office | HA81, Hunter Building |
Biography
Dr Don Adams has worked in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector for 13 years before taking an appointment at the University of Newcastle in 2003. He has had extensive experience in Leadership and Management in Education and VET teacher education at both the school and post school levels. His PhD topic relates to Leadership in VETand his research interests are Leadership and Management, VET and lifelong learning.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Newcastle, 2004
- Master of Leadership and Management in Education, University of Newcastle, 1998
- Bachelor of Education (Technical Education), University of Technology Sydney, 1997
- Diploma of Teaching (Technical), University of Technology Sydney, 1992
- Diploma in Frontline Management, Power Coaching College, 2000
- Diploma of Training and Assessment Systems, Power Coaching College, 2000
- Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment & Training, TAFE (NSW), 2000
- Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Strategic Training Solutions - RTO, 2006
Research
Research keywords
- Leadership
- Lifelong Learning
- Management
- Vocational Education and Training
Research expertise
My research expertise focusses mainly in the areas of leadership and management in education, Vocational Education and Training (VET) teacher education in developing countries and lifelong learning.
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 130200 | Curriculum And Pedagogy | 60 |
| 080699 | Information Systems Not Elsewhere Classified | 20 |
| 109900 | Other Technology | 20 |
Memberships
Body relevant to professional practice.
- Editor - AVTEC Australian Vocational Educators Colloquium
- Editor - DET NSW Qualifications, Recognition and Resource Requirements Committee
Committee/Associations (relevant to research).
- Editor - Central Queensland University- International Conference on Lifelong Learning 2008
Administrative
Administrative expertise
I have previously been A/Program Convenor in the Masters of Leadership and Management in Education and the BEd VET/TVET national and international programs.
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Leadership and Management
- Vocational Education and Training
Teaching expertise
I teach in the Leadership and Management in Education based courses at Postgraduate levels. I also lecture in Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses and supervise PhD and Masters level research students in these areas.