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Kerry-Ann O'Sullivan is a Senior Lecturer specializing in English literacy education with a current focus on children's literature. Her research investigates the impact of educational policy and curriculum changes on teacher professional identity and student learning. She examines the nature of discourses and pedagogies in multiliteracies education, particularly in the context of standardization and testing which affect curricular decisions. Among her notable projects are 'Teaching Primary English,' which investigates the construction of subject knowledge, the role of textual knowledge, and professional identity for teachers. She also engages in international collaborations, including a project that explores experienced teachers' professional lives in teaching English. Kerry-Ann has received multiple awards for her contributions to student learning, including the Vice-Chancellor's Citation and the Macquarie University Outstanding Teacher Award. Furthermore, she actively supervises Higher Degree Research students and leads courses related to Primary English Pedagogy at Macquarie University.
Macquarie University • Sydney, NSW, Australia
Senior Lecturer specializing in English literacy education and children's literature.
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