Fields of Research

Vocational education and training curriculum and pedagogy
Teacher education and professional development of educators
Accounting, auditing and accountability
Sociolinguistics
Organisation and management theory
Entrepreneurship
Environment and resource economics
Taxation accounting
Environment policy

Research Objectives

Learner and learning
Professional, scientific and technical services
Productivity (excl. public sector)
Policies and development
Business ethics
Assessment, development and evaluation of curriculum
Expanding knowledge in commerce, management, tourism and services
Water services and utilities
Environmental policy, legislation and standards

Career Best Publications

Research Publications

Developing an evaluation tool to provide a 360-degree reflection on work-integrated learning in accounting education; Accounting Education
In job interviews for managerial positions, applicants are often asked: 'What is your leadership style?' What answers would you expect in response, and how does that guide your recruitment decisions?; Training and Development in Australia
Insights into self-perception and adult learning; interviews with thirty one adults; 47th Annual National Conference
Learning Power and Politeness in International Business Communications: A reflective approach to researching learning and teaching in English for specific purposes (ESP) within a community learning environment and with particular reference to the language of respect; WEI International Academic Conference on Business and Economics
The Impact of Self-Perception on Vocational Learning; Vocational Learning: Innovative Theory and Practice
The Impact of Self-Perception on Vocational Learning; Vocational Learning: Innovative Theory and Practice
Understanding the Experiences and Challenges of Chinese Immigrant Entrepreneurs Operating a Business in an Australian Regional Economy: The Case of Tasmania
“Examining the Links Between Self-Perception and Adult Learning: Highlighting the Parallels for Educators and Learners.”; The IISES International Interdisciplinary Conference

Research Projects

Tax Clinic 2019 - 2020

Research Candidate Supervision