Peter Grainger
Lecturer
Education
University of Sunshine Coast
Australia
Biography
Dr Peter Grainger's research focuses are assessment (grading tools), second language learning (Japanese) and more recently, Peer Review processes in tertiary educational institutions. He has taught in four universities in Queensland (Griffith University, CQUniversity, James Cook University and the University of the Sunshine Coast). Prior to his academic career, Peter worked as a Principal Project Officer for three years at the Queensland Studies Authority (QSA) and towards the end of the QCAR project as a writer for the online Assessment Bank. Prior to these experiences he taught Japanese and history in Queensland secondary schools in Brisbane for 20 years.
Research Interest
Assessment (grading tools), consensus planning/moderation, peer review of teaching, second language acquisition, japanese language, asia literacy.
Publications
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Brix J, Grainger P, Hill A. Investigating mandatory peer review of teaching in schools. Australian Journal of Teacher Education. 2014;39(4):5.
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Grainger P, Weir K. An alternative grading tool for enhancing assessment practice and quality assurance in higher education. Innovations in Education and Teaching International. 2016 Jan 2;53(1):73-83.
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Grainger PR, Adie L. How do preservice teacher education students move from novice to expert assessors?. Australian Journal of Teacher Education. 2014;39(7):6.
