Dr. Wei Zhang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Wei Zhang is a Lecturer at the Graduate School of Education at the University of Western Australia, specializing in educational leadership, policy studies, and teacher education. His scholarly work focuses on the experiences of leaders from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, emphasizing gender, equity, and inclusion in educational practices. Dr. Zhang co-coordinates the Master of Teaching (Secondary) program and teaches various units related to educational leadership and research methodology. His research agenda includes systematic reviews of women in educational leadership and simulation-based leadership training. Dr. Zhang is dedicated to mentoring students in academic integrity and evidence-informed leadership practice. He aims to contribute to policy reform that foregrounds diversity and relationality.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

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

Early career researcher focusing on educational leadership and policy.

Awards

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Early Career Research Award

2025-09-15
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DATA INSTITUTE TRAVEL GRANT

2025-09-11
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Fay Gale Fellowship

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Research Awards

2022-12-01
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Teaching and Learning Grants

Courses

Educational Leadership Research Methodology

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.