Dr. Elaine Sharplin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Elaine Sharplin is an Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning) and the Coordinator of the Secondary Initial Teacher Education Program at the University of Western Australia. Her research focuses on Rural and Remote Education, Teacher Education, and English Education. Elaine has been recognized for her excellence in teaching, receiving several awards including the Excellence Teaching Awards and a nomination for Excellence in Supervision. She conducts research on teacher quality and is involved in international projects aimed at improving educational opportunities in rural and remote areas. Elaine's academic journey includes work as a Secondary English Teacher and a TAFE lecturer, where she specialized in curriculum development and educational consulting. She holds a PhD focusing on the Quality Worklife of Rural Remote Teachers. Her future research explores global contexts of teacher education and seeks to establish multi-site research projects that address rural education issues. Elaine has collaborated with numerous universities and educational institutions and emphasizes the importance of equity and diversity in education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Dean (Teaching and Learning)

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Oversees teaching and learning initiatives and coordinates programs.

Secondary English Teacher

1983-01-01 — 1990-01-01

Department of Education • Western Australia

Taught secondary level English.

TAFE Lecturer

1990-01-01 — 1999-01-01

TAFE • Western Australia

Lectured in various educational programs.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.