Colin Webb

• Biography
• Areas of Research / Teaching Expertise
• Grants / Current Projects
• Publications
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Biography

After completing my initial teacher education in 1975 I worked as a primary school teacher with the NSW Department of Education. In 1989 I became a consultant with the Department of Education in the area of Science and Technology Education working on the development of professional development programs for primary teachers to support the implementation of the K-6 Science and Technology Syllabus. During this time, in conjunction with UWS I developed the state-wide PRIMESTEP professional development program. In 1992, after completing an M.Ed I took up an academic teaching position at Macquarie University and in 1994 joined the School of Education at the University of Western Sydney. I have worked extensively and continuously with schools and educational organisations in the areas of science and technology and computer education.

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Areas of Research / Teaching Expertise

Science and technology education
Computer education
ICT infrastructure for schools
Learning Objects

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Grants / Current Projects

Innovation and E-Learning in Primary Schools. A study of innovation in literacy and numeracy using e-learning technologies in Australian primary schools 2002.

ASISTM Bioastronomy project 2008

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Publications

Way. J. & Webb. C. (2006) Mathematics numeracy and e-learning: report on the range of innovative uses of ICT in schools. Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom. September 22, 2006.

Webb, C. (1996). AusWeb96. Hypertext and the construction of individual narratives. Implications for socially constructed curriculum in primary schools.

Webb, C. (1993). Teacher perceptions of professional development needs and the implementation of the Science and Technology K-6 Syllabus. Research in Science Education 23.

Aubusson, P. & Webb, C. (1992). Teacher beliefs about learning and teaching in primary science and technology. Research in Science Education 22.

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