School of Education
Penny Stephens
Lecturer
BAppSc CQU, GradDipTeach MEd QUT
Penny Stephens
Bio
Prior to my appointment to Charles Sturt University I have held various teaching and curriculum support/ advisory positions with NSWDET, Education Queensland and the NT Department of Education. In my 20+ years in schools and Environmental Education Centres I have taught students of all year levels – Kinder to Year 12 and held the positions of Coordinator, Advanced Skills Teacher, Project Officer (Educational Adviser), Head of Department and Principal (Acting). Although my original discipline area was Science (Chemistry and Biology) I have since broadened my teaching areas through my Masters of Education studies to include Environmental and Social Education and more recently, Marine Studies. I taught/lectured on a casual basis at CSU for three years before becoming a contracted member of staff in 2008.
Research
My research interest, assessment practices in primary and secondary Science , has arisen directly from this diverse teaching experience. What should primary students, secondary students and preservice teachers learn about science? How can assessment serve all the possible or desired aims of gauging students’ scientific knowledge and skills, provide evidence of the nature of their thinking, and support their learning?
Teaching
- Science curriculum
- Professional experience