Associate Lecturer in Education Studies
| Contact Campus | Newnham Campus |
| Building | Building A |
| Room Reference | A225b |
| Telephone | +61 3 6324 3219 |
| Fax | +61 3 6324 3048 |
| Robyn.McCarthy@utas.edu.au |
Since joining the Faculty of Education in 2006 Robyn has been teaching primarily in the areas of education foundation studies/educational theory and professional studies, with an interest in teaching across the arts. She has previously taught, and in some cases continues to teach, across a range of subjects including Foundations of Teaching, Thinking and Writing at University (university wide unit), Childrens Literature Studies, Schools in Society Exploring the Arts and, drama, music and visual art for primary education. Robyn also teaches educational theory and professional studies through the Units Professional Experience 1 and Professional Experience 2.
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Publications
McCarthy, R., & Pittaway, S. (2006). EDGE Student Experience Catalyst Project Edcuation: Evaluation Report.
Moss, T., Pittaway, S., & McCarthy, R. (2007) The first year experience: Transition and integration into teacher education, AARE 2006 International Education Research Conference Proceedings, Adelaide, Australia.
Dowden, T., Pittaway, S., Yost, H., & McCarthy, R. (2011). Students perceptions of written feedback in teacher education: Ideally feedback is a continuing two-way communication that encourages progress. Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, DOI:10.1080/02602938.2011.632676
McCarthy, R. (2011). Creativity, resilience and pre-service teacher education: First stages an exploration of historical creativity research. University of Tasmania, Faculty of Education Post-Graduate Research Conference Proceedings, Launceston, Australia.