Dr David Caldwell is Program Director for the Master of Education, Master of Education (TESOL) and the Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Digital Learning). He is also Senior Lecturer in English Language and Literacy in the School of Education.
David completed his Bachelor of Teaching, Bachelor of Arts(Hons) and Master of Arts in linguistics at Deakin University (Melbourne), and his PhD in linguistics at the University of Sydney. He then completed a two-year post in Singapore where he worked as an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Education in the School of English Language and Literature.
David is interested in the application of Systemic Functional Linguistics to contemporary language contexts. These have... Read more
About me
Dr David Caldwell is Program Director for the Master of Education, Master of Education (TESOL) and the Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Digital Learning). He is also Senior Lecturer in English Language and Literacy in the School of Education.
David completed his Bachelor of Teaching, Bachelor of Arts(Hons) and Master of Arts in linguistics at Deakin University (Melbourne), and his PhD in linguistics at the University of Sydney. He then completed a two-year post in Singapore where he worked as an Assistant Professor at the National Institute of Education in the School of English Language and Literature.
David is interested in the application of Systemic Functional Linguistics to contemporary language contexts. These have included post-match interviews with AFL footballers, medical consultations with hospital patients, and Kanye West's rap music. He is currently investigating a range of language contexts, including the language demands of STEM, literacy practices in the APY Lands, English wordings on t-shirts in South-East Asia, the on-field language practices of sports people, and the role of 'Asia literacy' in the Australian Curriculum.
David has extensive experience teaching at a tertiary level, where he has taught a range of subjects in English language, literacy, and social linguistics. He has trained English language teachers for primary, secondary and tertiary level education in Australia and overseas. During his postgraduate studies, David taught in numerous primary school classrooms throughout Melbourne and Sydney. He currently provides professional learning sessions in English language and literacy to teachers throughout South Australia.
About me
Australian Systemic Functional Linguistic Association (ASFLA), Australian Literacy Educators' Association (ALEA), International Association of Applied Linguistics (AILA)
About me
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 06/05/2018 |
Analysing a Player's Voice, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQpNhb8WW2A&feature=youtu.be.+YouTube+Views%3A+763 |
| 07/03/2018 |
Interview with Dr David Caldwell from the University of SA's School of Education on the My School website., https://www.facebook.com/9NewsAdelaide/videos/1824778574492770/. ASR AUD: 10,964 |
| 22/08/2017 |
Interview with Dr David Caldwell from the University of SA on Children's Book Week., https://www.facebook.com/9NewsAdelaide/videos/1743438372626791/. ASR AUD: 10,275 |
| 02/08/2017 |
NAPLAN results fuel debate, http://thewire.org.au/story/naplan-results-fuel-debate/ |
| 12/07/2016 |
Finally, Someone to Translate Australian Rules Football, https://www.wsj.com/articles/finally-someone-to-translate-australian-rules-football-1468337044 |
About me
Doctor of Philosophy University of Sydney
Master of Arts (Linguistics) Deakin University
Bachelor of Arts (Linguistics) Deakin University
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) Deakin University
2011-2013: Assistant Professor: National Institute of Education: Singapore
2011: Tutor/Lecturer/Research Assistant: Macquarie University (MQ)
2011: Tutor/Lecturer: Australian Catholic University (ACU)
2010–2011: Research Assistant: Monash University (MU)
2009–2011: Tutor/Lecturer: The University of Technology (UTS)
2007–2011: Tutor/Lecturer/Research Assistant: The University of Sydney (USyd)
2002–2006: Tutor/Lecturer/Research Assistant: Deakin University (DU)
Research Areas
Systemic Functional Linguistics, Social Semiotics, Genre Pedagogy in Australian Schools, Sports Discourse, Aboriginal and TSI Education, Hip-hop Culture and Pedagogy
Projects
LLIS: Language for Learning Improvement: Science Pilot Project: CAT-2: Department of Education: $45 455.00
Digital literacy champions: Exemplary practice for 21st Century English Teaching: UniSA: URIPA Seed and Mentoring Grant: $14 434.80
Real Language in Real Time: Tracking the On-field Language Practices of SAASTA Students in the Aboriginal Power Cup: UniSA/Australian Government: Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program: $94 719.00
Fresh water literacies: An interdisciplinary international study with primary teachers and... Read more
Research
Research outputs for the last seven years are shown below. To see earlier years visit ORCID, ResearcherID or Scopus
Open access indicates that an output is open access.
| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2019 |
Open access
3
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| 2017 |
Open access
12
13
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| 2017 |
Open access
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| 2016 |
4
9
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| 2014 |
4
4
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| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2022 |
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| 2016 |
4
9
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| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2022 |
Open access
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| 2022 |
Open access
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| 2019 |
Open access
3
|
| 2018 |
1
|
| 2018 |
3
|
| 2016 |
2
|
| 2016 |
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| 2016 |
1
|
| 2015 |
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| 2014 |
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| 2011 |
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| 2011 |
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| 2010 |
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| 2009 |
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| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2022 |
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| 2021 |
Open access
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| 2021 |
Open access
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| 2021 |
Open access
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| 2020 |
Open access
2
1
|
| 2020 |
38
29
40
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| 2020 |
Open access
3
3
6
|
| 2018 |
Open access
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| 2017 |
Open access
12
13
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| 2017 |
Open access
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| 2017 |
Open access
3
|
| 2015 |
12
10
1
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| 2014 |
4
4
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| 2009 |
Open access
22
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| 2008 |
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| Year | Output |
|---|---|
| 2023 |
Open access
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| 2012 |
Open access
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| 2008 |
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| Year | Output |
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| 2020 |
Open access
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| 2018 |
Open access
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Theses
Caldwell, D 2011, ‘The rhetoric of rap: a social semiotic analysis of KanYe West’, Doctor of Philosophy (Linguistics), University of Sydney.
Caldwell, D 2006, ‘The language of subjective well-being’, Master of Arts (Linguistics), Deakin University.
Caldwell, D 2002, ‘The post-match interview: an appraisal analysis of the language of AFL footballers and ABC journalists’, Bachelor of Arts (First-Class Hons. [Linguistics]), Deakin University.
Series Editor
Martin, JR, Knox, J, & Caldwell, D (contracted), Bloomsbury studies in Systemic Functional Linguistics, Bloomsbury, London.
Industry Reports
Walsh, J & Caldwell, D (May 2018), Language for learning Improvement: Science, Commissioned Evaluation Report: Department of Education.
Caldwell, D & MacGill, B (December 2016), WillPOWER bilingual program evaluation, Commissioned Evaluation Report: University of South Australia and Port Community.
Blogs
Caldwell, D 2015, ‘Reflections on TEMAG: the hidden implications’, UniSA School of Education, blog posting, 16 February, viewed 13 August, <http://www.unisa.edu.au/Education-Arts-and-Social-Sciences/Education/News-and-Events/News/Reflections-on-TEMAG/>
Industry Resources
Caldwell, D 2016, The footy dictionary: The Australian football English/Chinese dictionary, http://aufootycn.com/.
Cominos, N, Caldwell, D, & Gloede, K 2016, Language and literacy resource pack for South Australian Aboriginal Sports Academy, University of South Australia.
Research
Research Areas
Systemic Functional Linguistics, Social Semiotics, Genre Pedagogy in Australian Schools, Sports Discourse, Aboriginal and TSI Education, Hip-hop Culture and Pedagogy
Projects
LLIS: Language for Learning Improvement: Science Pilot Project: CAT-2: Department of Education: $45 455.00
Digital literacy champions: Exemplary practice for 21st Century English Teaching: UniSA: URIPA Seed and Mentoring Grant: $14 434.80
Real Language in Real Time: Tracking the On-field Language Practices of SAASTA Students in the Aboriginal Power Cup: UniSA/Australian Government: Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program: $94 719.00
Fresh water literacies: An interdisciplinary international study with primary teachers and researchers: UniSA: Research Themes Investment Scheme Seed Funding Grant: $34 606.00
Language, literacy and learning in cosmopolitan Asia: a study tour of Singapore’s National Institute of Education for Australian pre-service teachers: Australian Government, New Colombo Plan: $36 000.00
The National Institute of Education (Singapore): MOU signing (2017), study tours (2016, 2017, 2018)
Department of Education (South Australia): program evaluation report, consultancy
The Port Adelaide Football Club: online Chinese/English Australian football dictionary, program evaluation report
The Adelaide Football Club: pilot language tracking, STEM initiatives
Systemic Functional Linguistics: convener 2018 Australian Systemic Functional Linguistic Conference (hosted by UniSA)
External engagement & recognition
| Organisation | Country |
|---|---|
| Australian Catholic University | AUSTRALIA |
| Department of Education | AUSTRALIA |
| Department of Human Services | AUSTRALIA |
| Laramie County School District | UNITED STATES |
| Macquarie University | AUSTRALIA |
| South Australian Department of Education and Child Development | AUSTRALIA |
| State University of New York Buffalo | UNITED STATES |
| University of Adelaide | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Nevada, Las Vegas | UNITED STATES |
| University of New South Wales | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Queensland | AUSTRALIA |
| University of South Australia | AUSTRALIA |
| University Of South Carolina - Columbia | UNITED STATES |
| University of Sydney | AUSTRALIA |
| University of Wyoming | UNITED STATES |
| Victoria University of Wellington | NEW ZEALAND |
External engagement & recognition
| Engagement/recognition | Year |
|---|---|
Co-ConvenorResearch Network: Applied Linguistics in Sport, International Association of Applied Linguistics |
2018 |
Editorial Board MemberLinguistics and Education |
2018 |
Editorial Board MemberAustralian Journal of Language and Literacy |
2018 |
MemberAustralian Systemic Functional Linguistics Association |
2018 |
MemberAustralian Literacy Educators' Association (ALEA) |
2018 |
MemberInternational Association of Applied Linguistics |
2018 |
Reviewer: English CoursesSACE Board of South Australia |
2018 |
Editorial Board MemberLinguistics and Education |
2017 |
High Achievement (Undergraduate Teaching) Student Evaluation Attainment AwardDivision of Education, Arts and Social Sciences, University of South Australia |
2017 |
invited SpeakerLinguistic Perspectives on the Mediatization of Sport, Universitat Siegen, Germany |
2017 |
invited SpeakerAustralia-Singapore Cultural Leadership Forum, Department of Communication and the Arts, Australian Government, Adelaide |
2017 |
MemberAustralian Systemic Functional Linguistics Association |
2017 |
MemberAustralian Literacy Educators' Association (ALEA) |
2017 |
Reviewer: English CoursesSACE Board of South Australia |
2017 |
Advisor, English CurriculumSouth Australian Anangu Lands Partnership |
2016 |
Board MemberAustralian Literacy Educators' Association (ALEA) |
2016 |
Keynote SpeakerAustralian Association for the Teaching of English (AATE)/Australian Literacy Educators Association (ALEA) National Conference, Adelaide |
2016 |
Language and Literacy Resource Pack for South Australian Aboriginal Sports AcademySouth Australian Aboriginal Sports Academy |
2016 |
MemberAustralian Systemic Functional Linguistics Association |
2016 |
Member and State Representative: South AustraliaAustralian Literacy Educators' Association (ALEA) |
2016 |
Reviewer: English CoursesSACE Board of South Australia |
2016 |
The Footy Dictionary: The Australian Football English/Chinese Dictionary: http://aufootycn.com/The Port Adelaide Football Club |
2016 |
Advisor, English CurriculumSouth Australian Anangu Lands Partnership |
2015 |
Board MemberAustralian Literacy Educators' Association (ALEA) |
2015 |
MemberAustralian Systemic Functional Linguistics Association |
2015 |
Member and State Representative: South AustraliaAustralian Literacy Educators' Association (ALEA) |
2015 |
Advisor, English CurriculumSouth Australian Anangu Lands Partnership |
2014 |
MemberAustralian Systemic Functional Linguistics Association |
2014 |
Executive CommitteeSingapore Association of Applied Linguistics |
2013 |
Executive CommitteeSingapore Association of Applied Linguistics |
2012 |
Hawke Research Institute
Teaching Areas
English Language and Literacy, Pre-Service and In-Service Teacher Training, Systemic Functional Linguistics, Social Semiotics, Multiliteracies
Awards
EASS: Academic Excellence Awards: High Achievement in Student Evaluation Attainment (Undergraduate Teaching) (2017
Key Roles
Program Director: Master of Education, Master of Education (TESOL), Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (Digital Learning)
Course Coordinator: Language and Literacy for Learning (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018)
Teaching & student supervision
Teaching & student supervision
Supervisions from 2010 shown
| Thesis title | Student status |
|---|---|
| Investigating young children's use of semiotic resources when participating in, and communicating about, their digital game play | Current |
| Reading the World | Current |
| Supporting the digital citizens of tomorrow: an analysis of pre-service teachers' training in multimodality and multiliteracies. | Current |
| The persuasive discourse of engineering: an investigation of professional writing | Current |
| The Rise of Graphic Fiction Novels for Primary School Students: Attitudes, Meaning-making and Pedagogical Practice | Current |
| What kind or quality of leadership which are effective in achieving improvement in student learning outcomes in literacy and numeracy | Current |
| An enquiry into identity and adjustment issues for Saudi Arabian students studying English in Australia | Completed |
| Constructions of femininities and learner identities of first-in-family girls transitioning from secondary school into Australian universities | Completed |
