Fields of Research

Teacher Education and Professional Development of Educators
Organisation and Management Theory
Entrepreneurship
Vocational Education and Training Curriculum and Pedagogy
Language in Culture and Society (Sociolinguistics)

Research Objectives

Learner and Learning Processes
Expanding Knowledge in Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services
Productivity (excl. Public Sector)
Business Ethics

Career Best Publications

Research Publications

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
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

Research Candidate Supervision