Edith Cowan University School of Education

DR PAULINE K ROBERTS PO BOX 5426 CANNING VALE SOUTH PERTH, WA 6155 M 0419 447 832 [email protected] www.paulinekroberts.com

Profile

I initially began my professional career as a teacher and director of early childhood services in NSW. As I developed experience and confidence in this area, I began teaching students at TAFE. After moving to WA I worked as a relief teacher before having children myself. My career focus shifted into a mentoring role through tutoring and supervision of teaching students for universities and assisting them to develop the skills of quality teachers. Through the completion of my Doctoral degree, I took on coordination of teaching units and working in a number of research studies. My EdD research focused on the development of reflection through an ePortfolio platform, which led to investigation of blended environments to facilitate learning. In my current role as Lecturer at ECU, I am focused on Science in the early childhood environment and developing student skills in inquiry planning in the STEM disciplines.

Education

Murdoch University; Perth, WA: Doctor of Education; 2014 Thesis title: Investigating an ePortfolio-based learning environment for developing reflection with pre-service teachers

Open Universities Australia; , Vic: Engaging Learners in Online Discussion; 2012

University of Western ; Milperra: Masters of Education- Practitioner Research; 2003

Lady Gowrie Centre; Sydney; NSW: Certificate IV in Workplace Assessment and Training; 2001

University of Western Sydney; Nepean; Kingswood; NSW: Bachelor of Education, Early Childhood- Conversion; 1999 - Graduated with Distinction

University of Wollongong; Wollongong; NSW: Bachelor of Teaching, Early Childhood; 1995

Experience

2015 – Current Lecturer; Unit Coordinator; School Of Education; Edith Cowan University; Perth; Western Australia I commenced a full-time lecturing position at ECU focusing on the Science strand in Early Childhood Education. I co-ordinate and teach undergraduate and postgraduate units both face-to-face and online in Science, STEM, and practicum-related units. Course Coordinator; Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood; School Of Education; Edith Cowan University; Perth; Western Australia From Semester 2, 2015, I have been the course co-ordinator of the Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education. In this role I am required to liaise with staff who manage the 4 units required to complete this course, as well as review the quality of this course as a whole and coordinate timetabling. In 2016, I was involved in the process of re-accreditation of the S74 course at ECU which required completion of documentation and the re-writing of course learning outcomes, unit outcomes and content to meet the updated requirements for the course through ACECQA.

2014 Unit Coordinator; School Of Education; ; Perth; Western Australia I began working as a unit coordinator for 2 external units with a focus on the use of ICT in classroom settings. One unit was a 2nd year elective [EDN205] while the other was a Masters level unit [EDU615]. Both units require the students to participate online with reading and discussion activities and complete submissions of units of work that can be applied to their teaching context. In this role, I was required to keep the unit running on a weekly basis, facilitate online lectures through Collaborate and mark all assignment submissions.

2010-2014 Tutor; School Of Education; Student Learning Centre; Murdoch University; Perth; Western Australia/ Open University Australia I worked as a tutor at Murdoch University in units for first, second and fourth year students. I also worked as a sessional tutor for Curtin University’s OUA teaching degree.

School of Education Web: www.ecu.edu.au/soe Phone: 134 ECU (134 328)

Edith Cowan University School of Education

The units I worked in were the Bachelor of Education transition unit [BED100] in which I also took on a part co-ordination role in terms of maintaining the LMS and managing the external student groups. I also worked in a Literacy unit for OUA at Curtin for second year students [EDP230].

My previous teaching experience had been with the first year foundation units [FDN111; TLC120] designed to develop skills required to study at a tertiary level and team-teaching the English and Literacy unit [EDN223/1] for second year students based at the Rockingham campus. My role involved planning and implementing tutorials as well as the marking of assessments.

Another unit I was involved in at Murdoch University is the professional practice unit for fourth year Bachelor of Education students [PIP/PI], which required on-campus tutorials at the Rockingham campus to facilitate the theory components of this final practice. I facilitated face-to-face lectures and tutorials, answered ongoing questions and marked assignment submissions.

The fourth year unit I have had experience in was the Professional Action Research Project [EDU470/1]. Within this unit I taught students via an external mode. My role within this unit also included the development and implementation of the ePortfolio-based components of the unit and assisting students with this platform. This was the unit from which my doctoral research project developed to assist these students with their reflections using an ePortfolio platform. [EDU4701]

2010 Tutor; School Of Education, Edith Cowan University; Perth; Western Australia At ECU I worked with second year students in the Workplace Learning Unit that prepared them for upcoming practical placements. I was required to develop and present tutorials to several groups and complete the marking of all assessments. [WPL2100]

2006 - 2014 Research Assistant; Murdoch University; Perth; Western Australia Also at Murdoch University, I worked as part of a research project investigating the effects of NAPLAN testing on students, their families and teachers. This was part of an ARC funded project with Dr Greg Thompson. This involved the examination and analysis of interview transcripts including the use of NVIVO for the analysis.

I also worked as part of a large research team investigating the use of electronic tools to enhance learning. My role here included interviewing students, transcribing and coding interview data, input into research reports and ongoing work in all areas of the research. This project led to my first co-authored refereed conference paper.

While working as a research assistant for Dr Dorit Maor, I gained experience in the processes involved in all areas of research from proposals and grant applications through data collection and literature review, on to publication and presentation at conferences. I also assisted in the development of study guides and course readers.

During this time I also worked with Dr Andrew McConney on transcription of interviews and data entry from survey responses in relation to teachers teaching outside their specialist areas in secondary school settings. This has taught me to become more proficient in entering and manipulating numerical data through my studies.

2003 - 2011 External Tutor; Murdoch University; Perth; Western Australia; Open University Australia In 2010 I became involved in the Inclusive Practice unit for 4th Year Education students. The external nature meant that I was required to be involved in ongoing online discussions, answer student questions via phone and email as well as assessing submitted work. [EDU3801]

Over this period, I tutored an increasing number of students as they completed the unit “Professional & Action Learning Project”. This unit allows me to assist the 4th year Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Special Needs) students to complete their research in their chosen area. My role included ongoing phone and e-mail contact to answer questions, as well as assessment of their reports for final submission.

I also worked as a tutor for OUA in foundation and skills-based units. This involved ongoing online tutorials, marking and returning of assignments through Learning Management Systems and liaison with other tutors through online discussions. [ISU111]

2002 - 2010 University Colleague/Supervisor; Murdoch and Edith Cowan Universities; Western Australia 2002-2003 Relief Teacher; Choice One & Class Professionals; Perth Metro; Western Australia 2001-2002 Part Time Teacher; South Western Sydney Institute of TAFE; Campbelltown; NSW 2001-2003 Early Childhood Director; South Western Sydney Institute of TAFE; Campbelltown; NSW 1997-2001 Teaching Director; Fairfield City Council; Fairfield; NSW 1995-1997

School of Education Web: www.ecu.edu.au/soe Phone: 134 ECU (134 328)

Edith Cowan University School of Education

Early Childhood Teacher; UWS Macarthur CCC; Campbelltown; NSW

Publications

Book Chapters Roberts, P. (2014). An ePortfolio environment to enhance reflection in pre-service teachers: What worked, what didn’t and why?. In Poot, A. (Ed) PebblePad: Personalising the Curriculum. (pp.16-31) Telford: Pebble Learning Ltd www.pebblebash.co.uk/2014/resources/pdf/pb2014rp02.pdf

Doctoral Thesis Roberts, P. (2014). Investigating and ePortfolio-based learning environment to enhance reflection in pre-service teachers. Professional Doctorate Thesis: Murdoch University. http://researchrepository.murdoch.edu.au/22150/

Refereed Journal Articles Roberts, P. (2016). Reflection: A renewed and practical focus for an existing problem in teacher education. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 41 (7), 19-35

Roberts, P., Maor, D. & Herrington, J. (2016). ePortfolio-based learning Environments: Recommendations for effective scaffolding of reflective thinking in higher education. Educational Technology & Society, 19 (4), 23-35

Refereed Conference Papers Roberts, P., Farley, H., & Gregory, S. (2014). Authentic assessment of reflection in an ePortfolio: How to make reflection more ‘real’ for students. In B. Hegarty, J. McDonald, & S.-K. Loke (Eds.), Rhetoric and Reality: Critical perspectives on educational technology. Proceedings ascilite Dunedin 2014 (pp. 441-445). http://ascilite2014.otago.ac.nz/files/concisepapers/80-Roberts.pdf McGrath, N., Gregory, S., Farley, H., & Roberts, P. (2014). Tools of the trade: ‘Breaking the ice’ with virtual tools in online learning. In B. Hegarty, J. McDonald, & S.-K. Loke (Eds.), Rhetoric and Reality: Critical perspectives on educational technology. Proceedings ascilite Dunedin 2014 (pp. 470-474). http://ascilite2014.otago.ac.nz/files/concisepapers/110-McGrath.pdf

Roberts, P. (2014). Design principles for an ePortfolio-based learning environment to enhance reflection in pre-service teachers. In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications Vol. 2014, No. 1 (Jun 23, 2014) pp. 728–733. Chesapeake, VA: AACE. http://www.editlib.org/pv/147580/

Roberts, P. (2014). A framework to enhance reflection in pre-service teachers. In Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications Vol. 2014, No 1. pp. 2215-2220. Chesapeake, VA: AACE. http://www.editlib.org/pv/147795/ ** Won Pecha Kucha Competition**

Roberts, P., Maor, D. & Herrington, J. (2013). Scaffolding Students’ Reflection in an ePortfolio-based Learning Environment: Interaction with the Technology. In T. Bastiaens & G. Marks (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2013 (pp. 1339-1348). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Retrieved November 24, 2013 from http://www.editlib.org/p/115063.

Roberts, P. & Maor, D. (2012). Implementation of the eLearning Lifecycle Model to Develop Reflection in Pre-Service Teachers. In M. Brown, M. Hartnett & T. Stewart (Eds), Future Challenges, Sustainable Futures. Proceedings ascilite Wellington 2012. (pp. 787-791). http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/wellington12/2012/images/custom/roberts%2c_pauline_-_implementation.pdf

Roberts, P. (2012). Researching an eLearning Environment for Developing Reflection in Pre-service Teachers: Details of Cycle 4. In Proceedings of Global Learn 2012 (pp. 98-103). AACE. Retrieved from http://www.editlib.org/p/42048.

Roberts, P. & Maor, D. (2012). ePortfolios to Scaffold the Development of Reflective Practice in Bachelor of Education Students. In T. Bastiaens & G. Marks (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on E-Learning in Corporate, Government, Healthcare, and Higher Education 2012 (pp. 1274-1279). Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Retrieved from http://www.editlib.org/p/41779.

Phillips, R., Maor, D, Cumming-Potvin., Roberts, P., Herrington, J., Preston, G. & Moore, E. (2011). Learning analytics and study behaviour: A pilot study. In G. Williams, P. Statham, N. Brown & B. Cleland (Eds.), Changing Demands, Changing Directions. Proceedings ascilite Hobart 2011. (pp.997-1007). http://www.ascilite.org.au/conferences/hobart11/downloads/papers/Phillips-full.pdf

Maor, D. & Roberts, P. (2011). Does the TPACK framework help to design a more engaging learning environment?. In T. Bastiaens & M. Ebner (Eds.), Proceedings of World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications 2011 (pp. 3498-3504).

School of Education Web: www.ecu.edu.au/soe Phone: 134 ECU (134 328)

Edith Cowan University School of Education

Chesapeake, VA: AACE. Retrieved from http://www.editlib.org/p/38360.

Phillips, R. A., Preston, G., Roberts, P., Cumming-Potvin, W., Herrington, J., & Maor, D. (2010). Using academic analytic tools to investigate studying behaviours in technology-supported learning environments. In C.H. Steel, M.J. Keppell, P. Gerbic & S. Housego (Eds.), Curriculum, technology & transformation for an unknown future. Proceedings ascilite Sydney 2010 (pp.761-771). http://ascilite.org.au/conferences/sydney10/Ascilite%20conference%20proceedings%202010/Phillips-full.pdf

Grant Funding

2016: ECU Early Career Research Grant: $21 600. Fostering inquiry-based science learning through play in early childhood education.

2016: ECU SIF funding: $10 000. Bechmarking project with Dr Lennie Barblett, Dr Marianne Knaus, Dr Gill Kirk.

2016: ECU Learning and Teaching Small Grant: $3 000. Engaging students in rich interactive learning with NAO. with Dr Kuki Singh, Christina Lee, Dr John O’Rourke, Dr Paula Mildenhall, Julie Wren

Presentations

2016: Twilight Seminar for Partnership Schools – ECU – Perth. As part of the ongoing collaboration with schools, I was asked to present to teachers from the early years on STEM in Early Childhood and Junior Primary Settings. This seminar was run on both the Mount Lawley and Joondalup campuses with over 120 attending across the two events. 2016: Little Scientist House Launch – Hensman Street Kindy – Perth. I was invited to attend the opening of the first WA Little Scientist House to outline to parents the importance of focusing on science in the early years. 2016: Midvale Children’s Hub – Midvale, Perth Presented to the staff on social and emotional development and working effectively with children who have suffered trauma. 2014: WAIER Research Forum- Notre Dame University- Fremantle. Education research: Continuing to accommodate the E’s and I’s 2012: ePortolio Forum- Australian Catholic University- North Sydney. Using ePortfolios to facilitate the development of reflective skills in pre-service teachers. 2012: WAIER Research Forum- Notre Dame University- Fremantle. Using the eLearning lifecycle to plan and review an environment to develop reflection in pre-service teachers. 2011: Teaching and Learning Forum- Murdoch University- Perth. Facilitated development of reflective skills in an ePortfolio framework: Do weekly activities help with the process?

2011: MUPSA Conference- Murdoch University- Perth. Facilitated development of reflective skills in an ePortfolio framework: Do weekly activities help with the process? 2011: WAIER Research Forum- Notre Dame University- Fremantle. Creating design principles to support reflection through an ePortfolio platform 2009: PebblePad Presentation – Murdoch University- Perth. I was invited to provide a presentation for academic staff on the use of PebblePad in the units I was involved with as a means of providing feedback and ideas on how to fully utilize the program.

Professional Memberships/ Boards

Hensman Street Kindy – Board member for Grants from August 2016 Member of AARE since 2105 – member of Early Childhood SIG Member of Reggio Network since 2015 – Perth Network Member of HERDSA since 2014. Member of ECA since 2014 – WA Branch Committee / Secretary 2016 Member of AACE since 2011. Member of WAIER since 2011 – Committee Member 2014/2015/2016 Member of ASCILITE since 2010.

School of Education Web: www.ecu.edu.au/soe Phone: 134 ECU (134 328)