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Ms

Helen Weston

Site Director, Hallam and South East Alliance

Faculty of Arts and Education/School of Education

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  • Site Director, Hallam and South East Alliance
    Faculty of Arts and Education/School of Education
  • • +61 3 924 45813 (Work) (Work)
  • Melbourne Burwood Campus, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria 3125

BIO

Helen Weston is a Teaching Scholar and Graduate Researcher in the School of Education, Deakin University. After a long history of serving in schools as an educator and leader, Helen moved into higher education, where she is committed to her roles.

She now works as a Lecturer and Unit Chair in the professional experience course programs. She has previously lead and collaboratively developed a state-wide mentor program, implemented in over 100 Deakin Alliance schools and as global education co-ordinator, supporting students learning to teach in Deakin’s International programs.

In addition, Helen has worked  alongside Alliance academic mentors, to trial a research project in Alliance schools in 2023, investigating Effective Leadership in Numeracy that enhances numeracy practice. 
Helen’s pedagogy draws on a constructivist approaches where she utilises learning through reflective experiences and social interaction, enabling learners to explore their teaching-becoming process. She is particularly interested in supporting preservice teachers in learning to support vulnerable students in areas of social disadvantage.



DEAKIN UNIVERSITY CURRENT APPOINTMENT

  • Site Director, Hallam and South East Alliance
    Deakin University, School of Education

DEGREES

  • Master in School Leadership specializing in Numeracy
    Monash University
  • Bachelor of Education (Primary)
    Institute of Catholic Edu.
  • Diploma of Teaching (Primary)
    University of Ballarat

FIELDS OF RESEARCH (2020)

  • Teacher education and professional development of educators
  • Education assessment and evaluation
  • Curriculum and pedagogy

AREA/FACULTY

  • Faculty of Arts and Education

DEPARTMENT/SCHOOL/INSTITUTE

  • School of Education

RESEARCH STRENGTHS