Beverly Dann

Biography

"Dr Beverly Dann is the Program Coordinator for Bachelor of Primary Education. Beverly is in charge of course renewal and accreditation processes. She liaises with Gympie and Fraser Coast campuses to ensure equity and quality of courses between campuses. Beverly has worked in primary schools as a teacher, deputy, and curriculum leader for 26 years in the USA and Australia. She is involved in teacher education with the Bachelor of Primary and the Bachelor of Early Years programs. She is currently part of a team writing the new Master of Teaching (Primary) program that will begin offerings in 2018. Beverly has a passion for science that is contagious and clearly evident in her teaching. Her contemporary approach to teaching engages learners of all ages through an inquiry and hands-on approach to teaching and learning. She often incorporates digital technologies in her courses that are transferrable to the classroom setting. Beverly has recently completed her PhD in Primary Science Education."

Research Interest

Primary science education, curriculum reform, technologies in education, formative assessment.