Dr. Vaille Dawson

Professor

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Biography

Vaille Dawson is a Professor of Science Education at the Graduate School of Education at the University of Western Australia. She conducts educational research within science classrooms, supervises doctoral and master's students, and teaches pre-service secondary science education. Dawson has held positions such as Dean of Teaching and Learning at Curtin University, where she developed science teaching methods and researched at both secondary and tertiary levels. She has co-edited five prominent preservice teacher education textbooks and has published extensively, including five books and 58 peer-reviewed journal papers. Her work has been recognized with various grants aimed at enhancing scientific literacy and improving teaching practices. She actively engages in research on critical thinking, argumentation, and decision-making in science, particularly in disadvantaged schools. Dawson is associated with various academic institutions and editorial boards and has received fellowship designations for her contributions to biology and higher education.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

— Present

Curtin University • Australia

Honorary Research Fellow

Awards

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Fellow

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
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.