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1B - Professional learning

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Tuesday, July 8, 2025
10:30 AM - 12:25 PM
Meeting Room 1 - Level 2

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Meeting Room 1 - Level 2


Speaker

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Dr Stephen Abblitt
Academic Development Manager
Keypath Education

Socio-material entanglements between academic quality and learning design in higher education

10:30 AM - 10:55 AM

Biography

Stephen Abblitt (PhD) is a learning designer, academic developer, and third-space practitioner. He holds a MSc (Digital Education) from the University of Edinburgh and a PhD (English Literature) from La Trobe University. He has over fifteen years' experience working in educational technology, learning design, and academic development roles in higher education. He researches, presents, and publishes in the fields of literary studies, learning design, and post-digital education. He is currently Academic Development Manager at Keypath Education, where he leads initiatives contributing to enhancing academic quality and the student experience.
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Assoc Prof Tridib Saha
Monash University Malaysia

AI Learning Circle: Bridging the AI Gap in Education

11:00 AM - 11:25 AM

Biography

Dr. Tridib Saha is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Education & Training Academy, a key unit within the Vice President Education portfolio. The Academy is responsible for both internal and external professional development and capacity building. Dr. Saha is leading initiatives to improve the educational practices within the university, with an emphasis on positioning Monash University Malaysia's educators as leaders in higher education. Dr. Saha's commitment to education has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the VC Award for Teaching Excellence at Monash University.
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Dr Jason Wong
Australian Catholic University

Crossing Borders, Shaping Identities: A Systematic Review of Migration’s Impact on Academic Identity and the Case for Supporting International Scholars

11:30 AM - 11:55 AM

Biography

Dr Jason Wong is a Senior Lecturer at the National School of Education, Australian Catholic University, with a background in primary and secondary school teaching. His research focuses on academic identities, particularly how educators navigate their roles in higher education and teacher training.
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Dr Wade Naylor
Lecturer
Australian Catholic University

Co-presenter

Biography

Dr Wade Naylor (MInstP) is a Lecturer in Physics, Mathematics, and STEM Education at Australian Catholic University. Formerly an Associate Professor of Theoretical Physics at Osaka University (2010–2015), he transitioned to high school teaching before returning to academia in 2022. His research focuses on Physics Education Research, misconceptions in physics and mathematics, and examining academic identities.
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A/Prof Linda Ng
Associate Professor
University of Southern Queensland

Co-presenter

Biography

Linda Ng's primary interests lie in education and workforce development, emphasising the importance of training and supporting healthcare professionals to ensure the best possible care for neonates. Linda's commitment to advancing neonatal health is evident through her numerous publications and her active involvement in teaching the next generation of healthcare professionals.
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Dr Jasvir Kaur Nachatar Singh
Senior Lecturer
La Trobe University

Co-presenter

Biography

Dr Jasvir Kaur Nachatar Singh is an international award-winning Senior Lecturer at the Department of Management and Marketing, La Trobe University, Australia. Dr Singh’s research expertise is interdisciplinary, a combination of internationalisation of higher education (focusing on student and academic mobility experiences) and human resource development (focusing on career development, mentoring and employability experiences).
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Dr Dongmei Li
Senior Lecturer
James Cook University

Co-presenter

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Prof Toni Dobinson
Curtin University

“Thank you for your hostility”: Navigating cultural and linguistic differences in HDR programs

12:00 PM - 12:25 PM

Biography

Dr Toni Dobinson is Professor, Discipline Lead in Applied Linguistics, TESOL/Languages and Post Graduate Course Coordinator in the School of Education at Curtin University. Her research extends across language teacher education and sociolinguistics in the areas of language and identity, language and social justice, linguistic racism and translingual practices. Her current research focuses on the experiences of migrants, refugees and international students on university campuses and in the wider local community with a particular focus on culturally and linguistically responsive teaching.
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Dr Carly Steele
Curtin University

Co-presenter

Biography

Dr Carly Steele is an applied linguist and a fully qualified teacher with over 12 years’ experience in diverse teaching contexts across Australia including urban cities, and rural and remote communities. Carly holds the positions of Senior Lecturer and Master of Education course coordinator at Curtin University. Her research aims to promote culturally and linguistically responsive teaching and assessment practices and she engages with diverse research methods with a focus on participatory action research in collaboration with school teachers.

Onsite chair

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Anna Rowe
Senior Lecturer Academic Development
UNSW Sydney

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