Dr. Gemma Scarparolo

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Gemma Scarparolo is the Deputy Head of School (Education/Teaching and Learning) and a Senior Lecturer at the Graduate School of Education at The University of Western Australia. She coordinates the Bachelor of Education (Primary) (Honours) course and has received multiple awards for excellence in teaching. In 2022, she was honored with a national citation for Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning from the Australian Awards for University Teaching. Her research interests center around inclusive education, differentiation, gifted education, teacher education, and family-school partnerships, particularly focusing on communication and interaction between parents, teachers, and school leaders. She has also served in various roles, including as an executive member of the Australian Teacher Education Association and on several committees aimed at improving educational practices. Scarparolo has been involved in significant research projects, particularly concerning the experiences of parents with gifted children and the implementation of differentiated instruction in educational settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2020-01-01 — Present

Graduate School of Education, The University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Instructs and coordinates various education programs, focusing primarily on undergraduate teacher education.

Deputy Head School (Education)

2023-01-01 — Present

The University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Manages the educational strategy and oversees administrative functions within the Graduate School of Education.

Awards

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Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning

2022-02-22
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Excellence in Teaching Award

2020-01-13
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Excellence in Teaching Award

2018-01-13

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.