Biography

Suzanne Macqueen is a Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Newcastle, teaching courses related to literacy, quality teaching and professional preparation. She recently completed a Master of Education (Research) on the topic of between-class achievement grouping for literacy and numeracy classes in primary schools. She is currently undertaking PhD research related to the impact of widening participation initiatives in teacher education.

Qualifications

• Master of Education, University of Newcastle, 2009
• Bachelor of Education (Honours), 1998
• Graduate Certificate Practice of Tertiary Teaching, University of Newcastle, 2007

Research

Research keywords

• Grouping of students
• Primary education
• Teacher education

Research expertise

Completed a Master of Education (Research) study involving different class organisational structures in primary schools, and their effects on teaching, learning and student attitudes towards school.

Currently undertaking PhD study through the University of Queensland.

Collaboration

Primary education

Teacher education

Equity in education

Student grouping

Fields of Research

Administrative

Administrative expertise

Has coordinated courses with student enrolment from 12 - 270, incorporating field experiences.

Teaching

Teaching keywords

• Behaviour management
• Primary English
• Primary teacher training
• Professional experience

Teaching expertise

Trained primary teacher, Has been teaching various primary teacher training courses at the University since 2000. These courses are primarily in the area of literacy. Has also supervised students in all levels of practicum.

Teaching interests

• Literacy
• Effective teaching practices
• Professional preparation

Programs

• Bachelor of Teaching/ Bachelor of Arts

Courses

• EDUC4087 - Primary Professional Preparation 4
• EDUC2030 - Teaching and Learning in English K-6
• EDUC4057 - Literacies Across the Primary Curriculum
• EDUC1006 - Professional Preparation 1B