Associate Professor Simon Leonard

Associate Professor: STEM Education School of Education

Mawson Lakes Campus (G2-22)
tel +61 8 830 26313

email Simon.Leonard@unisa.edu.au

Available for media comment

About me

Simon Leonard is UniSA's Associate Professor of STEM Education. His research focuses on understanding how the innovative approaches to teaching and learning needed in STEM, and other learning areas, can be adopted in sustainable and scalable ways.

Preparing young people to meet contemporary challenges requires an updating of the way we do teaching and learning in schools and universities. Not changing is not an option, but effective change requires teachers, students, educational leaders and policy makers to engage in educational problem solving that is creative and builds on the personal capacites of all invovled. With this focus on future oriented learning, Simon is interested in innovative pedagogies inlcuding embodied... Read more

School of Education

Training the socially-conscious educators of the future. Programs span early childhood, primary and secondary education.

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Research

Research themes

Transforming industries
Transforming societies

Research focus

Specialist Studies in Education
Education
Education Systems
Curriculum and Pedagogy
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Research

Outputs

Research since 2008 is shown below. To see earlier years visit ORCID or Scopus

Open access indicates that an output is open access.

Highlights

Year	Output
2018	Balzaretti, N, Leonard, SN, Lim, L, Unsworth, P & Vannini, I 2018, 'Innovating methodology through international collaboration: expanding the use of video analysis for understanding learning designs', Italian Journal of Educational Research, no. 21, pp. 11-30.
2018	Leonard, SN & Fitzgerald, RN 2018, 'Holographic learning: A mixed reality trial of Microsoft HoloLens in an Australian secondary school', Research in Learning Technology, vol. 26, article no. 2160, pp. 1-12. Open access 2
2017	Leonard, SN, Fitzgerald, RN, Bacon, M & Munnerley, D 2017, 'Mapping next generation learning spaces as a designed quality enhancement process', Quality in Higher Education, vol. 23, no. 2, pp. 168-182. 5
2016	Leonard, SN & Roberts, P 2016, 'No time to think: policy, pedagogy and professional learning', Journal of Education Policy, vol. 31, no. 2, pp. 142-160. 4 4 1

Chapters

Year	Output
2019	Leonard, SN & Westwell, M 2019, 'Translating the science of learning through co-design: working with teachers to prioritise executive functioning skills in mathematics education', in (eds), Learning under the lens: applying findings from the science of learning to the classroom, Routledge, UK, ch. , pp. -.

Journal Articles

Year	Output
2019	Cutting, C, Fowler, S, Leonard, S & O'Keefe, L 2019, 'The mathematics proficiencies: A doorway into spatial thinking', Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, vol. 24, no. 1, pp. 36-40. Open access
2018	Balzaretti, N, Leonard, SN, Lim, L, Unsworth, P & Vannini, I 2018, 'Innovating methodology through international collaboration: expanding the use of video analysis for understanding learning designs', Italian Journal of Educational Research, no. 21, pp. 11-30.
2018	Leonard, SN & Fitzgerald, RN 2018, 'Holographic learning: A mixed reality trial of Microsoft HoloLens in an Australian secondary school', Research in Learning Technology, vol. 26, article no. 2160, pp. 1-12. Open access 2
2018	Lowrie, T, Leonard, SN & Fitzgerald, RN 2018, 'STEM Practices: A translational framework for large-scale STEM education design', EDeR: educational design research, vol. 2, no. 1, article no. 14, pp. 1-20. Open access
2017	Leonard, SN, Belling, S, Morris, A & Reynolds, E 2017, 'Playing with rusty nails: 'conceptual tinkering' for 'next' practice', EDeR: educational design research, vol. 1, no. 1, article no. 05, pp. 1-22. Open access
2017	Leonard, SN, Fitzgerald, RN, Bacon, M & Munnerley, D 2017, 'Mapping next generation learning spaces as a designed quality enhancement process', Quality in Higher Education, vol. 23, no. 2, pp. 168-182. 5
2017	Leonard, SN, Fitzgerald, RN, Kohlhagen, S & Johnson, MW 2017, 'Design principles as a bridge between contexts: from innovation in the science museum to transformation in formal education', EDeR: educational design research, vol. 1, no. 1, article no. 02. Open access
2016	Leonard, SN & Roberts, P 2016, 'No time to think: policy, pedagogy and professional learning', Journal of Education Policy, vol. 31, no. 2, pp. 142-160. 4 4 1
2016	Leonard, SN, Fitzgerald, RN & Bacon, M 2016, 'Fold-back: Using emerging technologies to move from quality assurance to quality enhancement', Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, vol. 32, no, 2, pp. 15-31. Open access 2
2016	Leonard, SN, Fitzgerald, RN & Riordan, G 2016, 'Using developmental evaluation as a design thinking tool for curriculum innovation in professional higher education', Higher Education Research and Development, vol. 35, no. 2, pp. 309-321. 5 6
2015	Leonard, SN 2015, 'Stepping outside: collaborative inquiry-based teacher professional learning in a performative policy environment', Professional Development in Education, vol. 41, no. 1, pp. 5-20. 9 7 1
2015	Salmona, M, Partlo, M, Kaczynski, D & Leonard, SN 2015, 'Developing culturally competent teachers: an international student teaching field experience', Australian Journal of Teacher Education, vol. 40, no. 4, pp. 35-53. Open access 8 8
2014	Leonard, SN & Roberts, P 2014, 'Performers and postulates: the role of evolving socio-historical contexts in shaping new teacher professional identities', Critical Studies in Education, vol. 55, no. 3, pp. 303-318. Open access 11 12
2012	Leonard, SN 2012, 'Professional conversations: mentor teachers' theories-in-use using the Australian national professional standards for teachers', Australian Journal of Teacher Education, vol. 37, no. 12. pp. 46-62. Open access 7

Conferences

Year	Output
2019	Leonard, SN, MacGregor, D & White, B 2019, 'Teaching for tomorrow: teacher education for an uncertain future', 1st International Conference of the Journal Scuola Democratica: Education and Post Democracy Volume 1 Politics, Citizenship, Diversity and Inclusion, Associazione Per Scuola Democratica, pp. 58-62. Open access
2017	Oberprieler, K, Leonard, SN & Fitzgerald, R 2017, 'Gamifying design education', in E Bohemia, C de Bont & L Svengren Holm (eds), Design Management Academy Conference 2017; DMA 2017, Design Research Society, vol. 5, pp. 1613-1631. Open access
2015	Oberprieler, K & Leonard, SN 2015, 'A model for using activity theory in education design: a gamificaiton example', 2015 Australian Association for Research in Education Conference; AARE 2015, Australian Association for Research in Education Conference, vol. 2015, pp. 1-11. Open access
2010	Cooke, L & Leonard, S 2010, 'Education for sustainability in schools: the flow on effects to health and well-being', 16th Biennial Australian Association for Environmental Education Conference: Leading Change: Living for One Planet, AAEE National Conference Committee, pp. 52-57. Open access

Reports

Year	Output
2018	Unsworth, P, Tippett, N, Buckskin, P & Leonard, S 2018, Excellence & equity in mathematics (XE) project: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student achievement and tertiary aspirations in mathematics and STEM, Australian Government, Australia.

External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

Organisation	Country
Australian National University	AUSTRALIA
Central Michigan University	UNITED STATES
Charles Darwin University	AUSTRALIA
James Cook University	AUSTRALIA
University of Bologna	ITALY
University of Canberra	AUSTRALIA
University of Liverpool	UNITED KINGDOM
University of South Australia	AUSTRALIA

External engagement & recognition

Engagement/recognition	Year
Editorial Board Member Educational Design Research Journal	2018
Invited 'Lezione Magistrale' Univeristy of Bologna	2018
Keynote address 4th Annual Conference on Education in Muslim Society, Jackarta, 25 October, 2018	2018
Annual John P. Keeves Lecture South Australian Institute for Educational Research	2017
Editorial Board Member Educational Design Research Journal	2017
Invited lecture Social Ventures Australia Thought Leaders Gathering	2017
Keynote: Designing beyond S.T.E.M.: Public policy, public science and the learning sciences Australian Council for Education, Adelaide	2017
Member American Educational Research Association (AERA)	2017
Member Australian Association for Research in Education	2017
Member Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS)	2017
Editorial Board Member Educational Design Research Journal	2016
Invited presentation: Public Science and the emergence of STEM Southern Cross University	2016
Educator in Residence Questacon, the National Science and Technology Centre	2015
Student Satisfaction Working Party University of Canberra	2015
Academic Board Member University of Canberra	2012
Committee Member ACT National Partnerships Teacher Education	2012
Academic Board Member University of Canberra	2011
Committee Member ACT National Partnerships Teacher Education	2011
Curriculum Advisory Committee ACT Board of Senior Secondary Studies	2011
Member of AIATSIS Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies	2011
Research Advisory Committee Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS)	2011
Admissions Committee University of Canberra	2009
Program Steering Committee Department of Environment Indigenous Natural Resource Management, ACT Government	2009
Admissions Committee University of Canberra	2008

Teaching & student supervision

Research degree supervision

Supervisions from 2010 shown

Thesis title	Student status
Generalist primary school teachers' classroom use of curriculum support materials provided by theatre companies	Current
Improving geometry: The potential of digital technology in enhancing the enactment of the mathematics proficiencies	Current
Improving student success at university through early detection and intervention in schools	Current
Meeting future innovative technology talent needs through collaborative team-based competitive playful learning a case study of the impact of the world robot olympiad	Current
Professional design and development of principal preparation programs to ensure capability to undertake the increasing complexity of the role of a principal	Current
STEM is more than the sum of its parts: The role of Critical and Creative Thinking Skills in effective STEM learning and teaching in Primary School	Current

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Associate Professor Simon Leonard

About me

About me

School of Education

About me

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Experience

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Research

Research themes

Research focus

Projects

Outputs

Highlights

Chapters

Journal Articles

Conferences

Reports

External engagement & recognition

Collaborations

Collaborations

External engagement & recognition

Editorial Board Member

Invited 'Lezione Magistrale'

Keynote address

Annual John P. Keeves Lecture

Editorial Board Member

Invited lecture

Keynote: Designing beyond S.T.E.M.: Public policy, public science and the learning sciences

Member

Member

Member

Editorial Board Member

Invited presentation: Public Science and the emergence of STEM

Educator in Residence

Student Satisfaction Working Party

Academic Board Member

Committee Member

Academic Board Member

Committee Member

Curriculum Advisory Committee

Member of AIATSIS

Research Advisory Committee

Admissions Committee

Program Steering Committee

Admissions Committee

Teaching & student supervision

Courses and programs

Courses I teach and/or co-ordinate

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