Senior Professional Practice Fellow
Tel: +64 3 479 4951
Email: andrea.robertson@otago.ac.nz
Biography
I have been a teacher and educator for 25+ years. I graduated from the Dunedin College of Education in 1996. Over this time I have had the privilege of working as a teacher, syndicate leader and associate principal in local Dunedin primary schools. Alongside these roles I have always loved working in teacher professional learning. I have worked with teachers in primary and secondary schools across Otago and Southland as an ICTPD facilitator, College lecturer and an e-learning and assessment advisor.
In 2019, I was excited to be seconded back to the College of Education, to work as a professional practice fellow. In 2021, this position was made permanent. It is a career highlight getting to work with our future generation of 'superstar' teachers!
Teaching areas
- English/Literacy
- Music
- Professional studies
- Positive behaviour for learning and student/teacher wellbeing
- Technology education
- Use of digital tools to support learning
Publications
Robertson, A. (2021). Digital tools to support reading and writing poetry. Literacy Forum NZ, 63(1). Journal - Research Article
Pratt, K., Pullar, K., Buchanan, J., Cooper, L., Miller, L., Robertson, A., & Trewern, A. (2010). Blended learning: The impact of vocational and distance learning initiatives on students' school experiences. DEANZ Magazine, (November), 14-15. Journal - Professional & Other Non-Research Articles
Pratt, K., Pullar, K., Trewern, A., Robertson, A., Walsh-Pasco, L., Buchanan, J., … Miller, L. V. (2010, December). Blended learning: The impact of vocational and distance learning initiatives on students' school experiences. Verbal presentation at the New Zealand Association for Research in Education (NZARE) Conference, Auckland, New Zealand. Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs
Robertson, A. (2008, December). E.learning: Exploring online resources within curriculum areas. Verbal presentation at the University of Otago College of Education Professional Development Hui, Dunedin, New Zealand. Conference Contribution - Verbal presentation and other Conference outputs