Dr. Helen Grimmett

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Helen Grimmett is a Lecturer in the Faculty of Education at Monash University. She began her academic career teaching in a variety of primary schools, including generalist and music specialist roles in suburban and rural settings. Helen has also worked in the educational publishing industry, where she was involved in writing, editing, and consulting on various teacher resource books. She completed her PhD in 2012, focusing on the professional development of practicing teachers through a cultural-historical approach. Since then, her research has concentrated on developing innovative strategies for enhancing professional experience for preservice teachers and fostering partnerships with schools. Additionally, she is actively engaged in creating dialogical pedagogical practices in teacher education. At Monash, Helen teaches several courses related to creative arts and positive learning environments, and her work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in the context of sociology, history, philosophy of education, and primary education.

Research Interests

Courses

EDF1064 Creative Connections 2: Music Performing Arts EDF2061 Arts Curriculum EDF2069 Primary Creative Arts EDF4019 Leading Positive Learning Environments

Requirements for Monash University

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:12
Reading
Required:13
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:79
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a related field
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of Passport
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Faculty of Information Technology for most Master's programs including Computer Science and Data Science.