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).
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.
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.
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.