Dr Tracey Sempowicz is a leader, researcher and teacher in the area of Inclusive Education at UniSC. Her research focuses on inclusive practices which support the diverse needs of students, particularly those from trauma backgrounds. Her research to date is underpinned by theories about human development and learning, attachment and complex trauma, with an emphasis on trauma-informed practices and teacher agency in schools. She is currently conducting pilot research into the benefits and motivations of preservice teachers undertaking Auslan training at university. Previously she taught at the Queensland University of Technology for 10 years where she attained accreditation as a HEA Senior Fellow (SFHEA); she now mentors other HEA aspirants. Prior to her academic career, Tracey worked as a Head of Department across several KLAs in 5 Queensland secondary schools over a 25-year period.
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Research areas
- attachment and trauma
- inclusive education
- child development and learning
Teaching areas
- Human Development and Learning
- Professional Experience: Role of the Teacher
- Individual Learner Needs
- Diversity and Inclusion
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Dr Tracey Sempowicz teaches in the areas of Human Development and Learning and Inclusive Education. Her research focuses are on inclusive practices which support the diverse needs of students, particularly those from trauma backgrounds. Her research to date is underpinned by theories about human development and learning, attachment and complex trauma, with an emphasis on trauma-informed practices in schools. Previously she taught at the Queensland University of Technology for 10 years where she attained accreditation as a HEA Senior Fellow (SFHEA). Prior to her academic career, Tracey worked as a Head of Department in 5 Queensland secondary schools across a range of curriculum areas (Business, Art, Music, Home Economics, Manual Arts, Middle School) over a 25-year period.