Debra Panizzon

Debra Panizzon

Research Analyst for the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia

Debra is an academic in the SiMERR National Research Centre at the University of New England (UNE). She also holds the position of Research Analyst for the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia where she undertakes major research projects and synthesises teacher data. She is an Associate Professor (adjunct) at Monash University with specialisations in science and STEM education. Previous positions include Deputy Director for the Flinders Centre for Science Education in the 21st Century (Flinders University) and Deputy Director for the SiMERR National Research Centre (UNE).

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From theory to practice – implementing learning progressions in science
From theory to practice – implementing learning progressions in science

To make a real difference to the way students learn science, we think it is important to link cognitive growth to learning progressions through formative assessment in everyday practice.’ In today’s article, academics from the SiMERR National Research Centre at the University of New England share how the Chemical Science learning progression they developed can be implemented in the classroom.

Beginner teachers: Induction and mentoring
Beginner teachers: Induction and mentoring

To explore the nature of quality induction and mentoring practices and develop cases of ‘good practice’, the Teachers Registration Board of South Australia conducted a research project. In today’s article Research Analyst Debra Panizzon shares some of the findings.