Career Summary
Biography
I am trained and experienced in Primary, Special and Inclusive Education, and secondary History and English education.
I have been teaching at university level since 2019, across a range of Primary/EC, Primary, Core, and Secondary undergraduate and postgraduate education courses (17 total). I have worked as a Casual Academic and an Associate Lecturer.
I also possess several years of experience as an Academic and University Mentor, senior NTPA marker, and SimTeach mentor.
I have coordinated the following courses: EDUC6036 Educational Leadership for Digital Learning (2025) and EDUC2744 K-6 Science and Technology (2026).
My PhD research is focused on Experiential Learning pedagogy, student engagement, and historical understandings. I am involved in EdTech research.
Qualifications
- Graduate Certificate in Theology, University of Newcastle
- IN SERVICE CONVERSION, University of New England
Keywords
- Active Learning
- Differentiation
- Digital Technologies
- Embodied Learning
- Experiential Learning
- History Education
- Inclusive Education
- Inquiry-based Learning
- Primary Education
- Primary HSIE
- Primary STEM Education
- Secondary Education
- Secondary English Education
- Secondary History
- Virtual Reality (VR)
Languages
- English (Mother)
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 390107 | Humanities and social sciences curriculum and pedagogy (excl. economics, business and management) | 30 |
| 390407 | Inclusive education | 20 |
| 390102 | Curriculum and pedagogy theory and development | 50 |
Professional Experience
UON Appointment
| Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|
| Casual Academic | University of Newcastle School of Education Australia |
Teaching appointment
| Dates | Title | Organisation / Department |
|---|---|---|
| 1/1/2025 - 31/12/2025 | Associate Lecturer | College of Human and Social Futures, UON, Australia Australia |
| 1/2/2019 - 31/12/2024 | Casual Academic | College of Human and Social Futures, UON, Australia Australia |
Teaching
| Code | Course | Role | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC1101 |
Curriculum, Assessment, and Pedagogy College of Human and Social Futures, UON, Australia English, Languages, and Drama Specialist Tutor. |
Specialist Tutor | 1/2/2020 - 23/4/2026 |
| EDUC2744 |
K-6 Science and Technology College of Human and Social Futures, UON, Australia |
Tutor | 1/2/2022 - 31/12/2025 |
| EDUC1050 |
K-6 Pedagogies College of Human and Social Futures, UON, Australia |
Tutor | 1/2/2025 - 23/4/2026 |
| EDUC6036 |
Educational Leadership for Digital Learning College of Human and Social Futures, UON, Australia |
Course Coordinator | 1/7/2025 - 31/12/2025 |
| EDUC3026 |
Inclusive and Special Education College of Human and Social Futures, UON, Australia |
Tutor | 1/2/2026 - 23/4/2026 |
| EDUC2744 |
K-6 Science and Technology College of Human and Social Futures, UON, Australia Course Coordinator and Tutor |
Course Coordinator | 1/2/2026 - 31/12/2026 |
Ms Marina Sindija
Positions
Casual Academic
School of Education
College of Human and Social Futures
Casual Academic
School of Education
College of Human and Social Futures
Contact Details
| marina.sindija@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Mobile | 0409825757 |