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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.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Oversees teaching and learning initiatives and coordinates programs.
Department of Education • Western Australia
Taught secondary level English.
TAFE • Western Australia
Lectured in various educational programs.
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