Dr. Loraine Fordham

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Loraine Fordham is an Honorary Senior Lecturer specializing in early childhood studies. Her doctoral research focused on exploring families' experiences with family-centered practices in early childhood education. She has worked as an academic and researcher, as well as a speech pathologist in various early childhood settings. Between 2014 and 2016, Loraine completed a Postdoctoral Research Fellowship with the Children's Protection Society in Melbourne, where she evaluated high-quality early education and care practices for children and families experiencing vulnerabilities. Her teaching and research interests include relational pedagogy for children aged birth to two years, family-centered practices, inclusive education in early years settings, speech and language development, children's well-being, and ensuring high-quality early childhood education and care. Loraine has also served as a lecturer at Charles Sturt University from November 2010 to August 2019.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2016-01-01 — Present

Macquarie University • Sydney, Australia

Honorary Senior Lecturer focusing on early childhood education and research.

Lecturer

2010-11-01 — 2019-08-31

Charles Sturt University • Australia

Lecturer in early childhood education.

Requirements for Macquarie University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:94
PTE
Listening
Required:58
Reading
Required:58
Writing
Required:58
Speaking
Required:58
Overall
Required:65
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from a recognised institution Minimum 3 years full-time equivalent work experience at a managerial/professional level
Application Checklist
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  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Statement of Motivation
  • Evidence of Work Experience
Specialization Notes

Applied to Department of Business (MBA Program).