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Maya is currently an Assistant Professor at University of Canberra. She formerly worked as a lecturer in the Learning and Teaching Group at UNSW Canberra for almost five years. She has 30 years teaching experience in diverse teaching contexts including teacher education in Australia and overseas, HDR research training, teaching humanities, design technology, TESOL and academic literacy. Maya also currently works as an education consultant. She researches and publishes in the fields of teacher education, applied linguistics, higher degree research training and literacy teaching.
Biography
Available to supervise HDR research in teacher education and community studies
Education/Academic qualification
Unknown, PhD, PhD in Education , University of Canberra
Award Date: 25 Mar 2011
Master, Masters in Applied Linguistics , Lancaster University
Award Date: 8 May 2005
Post Graduate Diploma in Education , Open University of Sri Lanka
Award Date: 20 Jan 2002
Master, Masters in Linguistics , University of Kelaniya
Award Date: 31 Dec 2001
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ASRP: Using Action Learning as a Tool for Developing Effective Student-Centred Personalised Learning Experiences
Gunawardena, M., Patahuddin, S., Hills, E., Terry, T. & Low, D.
15/10/21 → 15/06/23
Project: Research
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Professional development through social media: A comparative study on male and female teachers' use of Facebook Groups
Patahuddin, S. M., Rokhmah, S., Caffery, J. & Gunawardena, M., Jun 2022, In: Teaching and Teacher Education. 114, p. 1-14 14 p., 103700.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Fostering Values Through Authentic Storytelling
Gunawardena, M. & Brown, B., 6 Aug 2021, In: Australian Journal of Teacher Education. 46, 6, p. 36-53 18 p., 3.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Scaffolding students’ critical thinking: A process not an end game
Gunawardena, M. & Wilson, K., Sep 2021, In: Thinking Skills and Creativity. 41, p. 1-10 10 p., 100848.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Thinking skills and creativity in second language education: Case studies from international perspectives
GUNAWARDENA, M., 18 Jul 2019, Thinking Skills and Creativity in Second Language Education: Case Studies from International Perspectives. Li, L. (ed.). 1 ed. Oxon, UK: Routledge, p. 42-57 218 p. (Research on Teaching Thinking and Creativity).Research output: A Conference proceeding or a Chapter in Book › Chapter › peer-review
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The proof of the pudding … analysing student written texts for evidence of a successful literacy intervention
GUNAWARDENA, M., DEVEREUX, L., WILSON, K. & Kylie, A., 2018, In: Journal of Academic Language and Learning. 12, 1, p. 239-253 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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