Dr. Dennis Alonzo

Associate Professor

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Biography

Associate Professor Dennis Alonzo specializes in assessment for learning (AfL), focusing on enabling teachers to make contextualized and fair assessment decisions that support student learning. He has participated in numerous national and international research projects examining student experiences, blended learning environments, standards-based assessment, and learning analytics. Alonzo is also the founder of the Asia-Pacific Assessment and Curriculum Studies (APACS), aimed at tackling critical issues in assessment and curriculum across educational settings. With a robust academic background, including a PhD from UNSW Sydney, he has held various prominent positions, including Dean of Education at the University of Southeastern Philippines. His work contributes significantly to informing curriculum design, professional development, and educational policy.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of New South Wales • Sydney, Australia

Teaching and researching in the field of education, focusing on assessment and learning.

Awards

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School of Education Teaching Excellence Award

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Visiting Academic

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UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture Award

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Visiting Academic

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UNSW Arts & Design Research Fellow

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American Educational Research Association Travel Award

Requirements for University of New South Wales

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:23
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:90
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Recognised Bachelor degree Minimum 1 year relevant work experience for certain streams
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Language Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Personal Statement
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Includes Business Intelligence, Enterprise Systems, and Cybersecurity Management streams.