
Doctor Leonie Arthur
DIRECTOR, TEACHING & LEARNING,
Dean's Unit - School of Education
SENIOR LECTURER,
Early Childhood Education (SoE)
Personal
Qualifications
- PhDLDEE University of Western Sydney
- BEd Milperra College of Advanced Education
- DipEd University of New England
- BA University of New England
- MEd University of Sydney
UWS Organisational Unit (School / Division)
- Dean's Unit - School of Education
- Early Childhood Education (SoE)
Contact
| Email: | L.Arthur@uws.edu.au |
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| Extension: | 6329 |
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| Location: | 4.G.19 Bankstown |
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Publications
Books
- Arthur, L., McArdle, F. and Papic, M. (2010), 'Stars are made of glass: children as capable and creative communicators', : Early Childhood Australia Inc 1019211620422.
- Arthur, L. (2010), 'The early years learning framework: building confident learners', : Early Childhood Australia Inc. 9781921162404.
- Arthur, L., Beecher, B., Death, E., Dockett, S. and Farmer, S. (2008), 'Programming and Planning in Early Childhood Settings', : Thomson Learning Australia 0534274943.
- Arthur, L., Beecher, B., Death, E., Dockett, S. and Farmer, S. (2005), 'Programming and Planning in Early Childhood Settings', : Thomson 0170111660.
Chapters in Books
- Munns, G., Arthur, L., Hertzberg, M., Sawyer, W. and Zammit, K. (2012), 'A fair go for students in poverty: Australia', Changing Schools: Alternative ways to make a difference, Routledge 9780415558600.
- Munns, G., Arthur, L., Hertzberg, M., Sawyer, W. and Zammit, K. (2012), 'A fair go for students in poverty : Australia', Changing Schools: Alternative Ways to Make a World of Difference, Routledge 9780415558600.
- Munns, G., Arthur, L., Hertzberg, M., Sawyer, W. and Zammit, K. (2011), 'A fair go for students in poverty', Changing Schools; alternative ways to make a world of difference, Routledge 9780415558594.
- Jones Diaz, C., Beecher, B. and Arthur, L. (2007), 'Children's worlds: globalisation and critical literacy', Literacies in Childhood - Changing Views, Challenging Practice, Elsevier Ltd 9780729537834.
- Arthur, L. (2005), 'Popular Culture: Views of parents and educators', Popular Culture, New Media and Digital LIteracy in Early Childhood, Routledge (Taylor & Francis Ltd ) 0415335728.
- Jones Diaz, C., Beecher, B. and Arthur, L. (2002), 'Children's worlds and critical literacy', Literacies in early childhood: Changing views, challenging practice, MacLennan & Petty Pty Ltd 0864331622.
- Arthur, L., Beecher, B. and Jones Diaz, C. (2001), 'Early Literacy. Congruence and incongruence between homes and early childhood settings', Languages of Learning. Changing communication and changing literacy teaching, Common Ground 1863350551.
Journal Articles
- Ortlipp, M., Arthur, L. and Woodrow, C. (2011), 'Discourses of the early years learning framework: Constructing the early childhood professional', Contemporary Issues in Early Childhood, 15.
- Arthur, L. (2010), 'The (draft) english national curriculum: An early childhood perspective', Curriculum Perspectives, 3.
- Arthur, L. and Sawyer, W. (2009), 'Robust hope, democracy and early childhood education', Early Years. An International Journal of Research and Development, 13.
- Arthur, L., Beecher, B., Harrison, C. and Morandini, C. (2003), 'Sharing the lived experiences of children', Australian Journal of Early Childhood, 6.
- Arthur, L. and Makin, L. (2001), 'High quality early literacy programs', Australian Journal of early Childhood, 6.
- Arthur, L. (2001), 'Young children as critical consumers', Australian Journal of Language and Literacy, 13.
- Downes, T., Arthur, L. and Beecher, B. (2001), 'Effective Learning Environments for Youngh Children Using Digital Resources: An Australian Perspective', Information Technology in Childhood Education Annual (Formerly Journal of Computing in Childhood Education), 15.
Research
Current Projects
| Title: | Futuro Infantil Hoy: The Development of Leaders in Early Childhood Education: A sociological study of transnational knowledge exchange - Australia and Chile: Phase 2 |
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| Years: | 2011-09-12 - 2014-12-15 |
| ID: | P00020456 |
| UWS Researchers: | Christine Woodrow, Michael Singh, Juan Francisco Salazar, Leonie Arthur and Kerry Staples |
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Previous Projects
| Title: | Building leadership capacity through collaborative practitioner research networks |
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| Years: | 2007-09-12 - 2008-09-11 |
| ID: | P0015802 |
| UWS Researchers: | Jennifer Skattebol, Leonie Arthur and Christine Woodrow |
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| Title: | Motivation and engagement of boys: Evidence-based teaching practices |
| Years: | 2005-01-01 - 2005-11-01 |
| ID: | P0014520 |
| UWS Researchers: | Toni Downes, Geoff Munns, Michael Singh, Wayne Sawyer, Robyn Gregson, Anne Power, Leonie Arthur, Shirley Gilbert, Judith Thistleton-Martin and Andrew Martin |
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Media
Media Contact Details
| Media Officer: | UWS Media Unit |
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| Phone: | (02) 9678 7083 |
| Email: | media@uws.edu.au |