Elizabeth Wheeley is an accomplished researcher and educator with over 20 years of experience across diverse educational settings. As a researcher, she employs both qualitative and quantitative methodologies to explore various domains within the field of education, including curriculum, pedagogy, educational leadership, international student engagement, and neurodiverse learners. A central focus of her work is amplifying participants' voices and understanding their lived experiences.
Elizabeth's extensive career has spanned teaching in primary and secondary schools in Queensland, Australia, and the United Kingdom, as well as tertiary education in undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Currently, her efforts are dedicated to preparing the next generation of teachers through initial teacher education programs. She has also facilitated professional learning for educators in Australia and internationally, demonstrating her deep understanding of education and international education contexts. As an educator, Elizabeth's practice is grounded in relational pedagogies and a nuanced understanding of curriculum. Her personal research agenda aims to deepen the understanding of curriculum and learning in non-formal and non-traditional learning environments.
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Member of Australian Teacher Education Association (ATEA)
- Queensland Teacher Registration
Professional Media
Research Grants
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Horizon Grant Building Teacher Capability to Leverage Generative AI to Personalise Learning for Neurodiverse Students: Inclusion for Students with Learning Disabilities and Neurodevelopmental Conditions |
Dr Michelle Ronksley-Pavia Professor David Neumann Professor Chris Bigum Dr Judy Rose Associate Professor Michelle Neumann Dr Elizabeth Wheeley |
$131,034 |
2024-2025 |
‘Blue-sky’, future-focussed research to harness Generative AI to support student learning |
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Research areas
- curriculum and pedagogy
- assessment in education
- postgraduate research skills
- education leadership
- neurodiverse learners
Teaching areas
- Professional experience
- Teacher as researcher
Dr Elizabeth Wheeley’s specialist areas include learning beyond formal curriculum, as well as pedagogy, assessment, education leadership, and neurodiversity.