Arts, English and Literacy Education

Summary

More about Professor Alyson Simpson Stay in touch

The research activities in this area primarily concern the teaching
of English in primary and secondary schools. Research initiatives
include examining the use in the classroom of information and
communication technologies; visual literacy; multiliteracies; the
‘New Literacies’; popular culture and electronic media texts
(such as video games and SMS communication).

Supervisors

Professor Alyson Simpson, Dr Jon Callow, Associate Professor Jen Scott Curwood, Associate Professor Jacqueline Manuel.

Research location

Sydney School of Education and Social Work

Program type

Masters/PHD

Synopsis

The Arts, English and Literacy Education Network network emphasizes the interplay between the role of the creative arts, English Education and the development of literacy. It offers educators opportunities to research and critique the role of creativity in the language arts curriculum. The Network was established in 2006 and brings together teachers, researchers, policy-makers and others in the fields of the creative arts and English.

Additional information

Please refer to http://sydney.edu.au/education_social_work/research/centres_and_networks/aele/index.shtml

Want to find out more?

Interested in this opportunity? Want to know what to do next? Find out all you need to know about the application process including how to approach a potential supervisor via email and how to develop a research proposal.
Browse for other opportunities within the Sydney School of Education and Social Work.
Contact us to find out what's involved in applying for a PhD. Domestic students and international students.

Opportunity ID

The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is 654