ECU offers innovative and practical courses across a variety of disciplines and we have a vibrant research culture. ECU is a leader in developing alternative entry pathways to higher education.
We have three campuses in Western Australia. Joondalup and Mount Lawley in the Perth metropolitan area and our South West campus in Bunbury, 200km south of the Perth CBD.
ECU provides a variety of services and facilities that go beyond the classroom, with opportunities for personal development and social interaction for students and staff.
We collaborate with all types of businesses, including new start-ups, small to medium enterprises, not-for-profits, community organisations, government and large corporates in the resources sector.
Children's University Edith Cowan aims to inspire students between seven and fourteen to develop confidence and a love of learning through validated activities beyond the school curriculum.
Mathematics education (primary to secondary (transition) maths pedagogy)
Teacher education
Qualifications
Doctor of Philosophy, James Cook University, 2000.
Graduate Certificate of Education, James Cook University, 2000.
Bachelor of Arts (Degree with Honours), The University of Melbourne, 1979.
Research
Recent Research Grants
An Early Support Program for Mathematics and Science Teachers: Professional Mentoring for Re-training Teachers, Department of Education and Training WA, Scholarship,
2009 - 2011, $57,420.
Recent Publications (within the last five years)
Journal Articles
Ormond, C., (2016), Scaffolding the mathematical “connections”: A new approach to preparing teachers for the teaching of lower secondary algebra. Australian Journal of Teacher Education, 41(6), 122-164, Australia, Social Science Press, DOI: 10.14221/ajte.2016v41n6.8.
Research Student Supervision
Principal Supervisor
Doctor of Philosophy, THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF WORD PROBLEMS IN BEGINNING ALGEBRA: A NIGERIAN (LAGOS STATE) STUDY
Doctor of Philosophy, EFFECTIVENESS OF TEACHER PROFESSIONAL LEARNING: ENHANCING THE TEACHING OF FRACTIONS IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS.
Doctor of Philosophy, TEACHING FOR STUDENTS' CONFIDENT TRANSITION FROM NUMBER TO ALGEBRA
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