DrDylan Scanlon

Dr. Dylan Scanlon is a Senior Lecturer in Health and Physical Education at Deakin University's School of Education. His research interests encompass a range of areas within education, including:

• Initial teacher education
• Innovative teaching and learning practices in teacher education
• Physical education teacher education
• Social justice
• Diversity Responsive Pedagogies 
• Policy
• Curriculum and assessment
• Self-study methodologies

Before joining Deakin University, Dr. Dylan Scanlon completed his PhD and taught in teacher education at the University of Limerick, Ireland. He then moved to Dublin City University, Ireland, to complete a postdoctoral fellowship in assessment in higher education (title: 'Transforming Experiences of Students Through Assessment'). Dr. Scanlon joined Deakin in 2022 as a teacher educator/lecturer in Health and Physical Education in the School of Education.

Key Expertise and Recent Activities:

• Research Leadership: Dr. Scanlon has demonstrated leadership in creating and sustaining research projects at institutional, national, and international levels.
• High-Quality Publications: He has an extensive publication record in top-tier journals related to physical education teacher education and general teacher education. Since 2019, Dr. Scanlon has over 40 publications, demonstrating his active engagement in research and contribution to the field.
• Impactful Research: His research has influenced curriculum policy development and has been shared with a wide range of audiences, including  working with policymakers at the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (Ireland) and Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (Australia). 
• Collaborations and Networks: He has established strong relationships with national and international research communities and organizations, including the UNESCO Chair in Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy for Sustainable Development.
• Current Roles:
  • Co-convenor of the 'Innovating Teacher Education' faculty research group at Deakin University.
  • Co-convenor of the Health and Physical Education Special Interest Group at Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE).
  • Member of the UNESCO Chair Physical Education and Sports Pedagogy for Sustainable Development.
  • Editorial board member of Q1 journals: Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy; and Sport, Education and Society. 

Dr. Scanlon is a dedicated and accomplished researcher with a strong commitment to advancing the field of teacher education. His work is characterized by a focus on social justice, innovative practices, and impactful collaborations.