Dr Terry Lyons
Senior Lecturer in Science Education, School of Education
Course Coordinator - Graduate Diploma of Education, School of Education
Course Coordinator - Master of Teaching (Secondary), School of Education
Associate Director - Science Education, SiMERR National Research Centre, Faculty of The Professions, School of Education
Qualifications
Dip.Teach (CCE Syd), B.Ed (NE), Ph.D (NE)
Contact
| Email: | terry.lyons@une.edu.au |
| Room: | E7 SiMERR National Research Centre |
| Phone: | 02 6773 2983 (or +61 2 6773 2983 overseas) |
| Fax: | 02 6773 4291 |
| Homepage: | http://www.une.edu.au/simerr |
Terry Lyons is Team Leader of the Science and Technology Education team in the School of Education.
Affiliations
Past Chair (2006-2010), International Organization for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE).
Board Member (2010-2012), IOSTE
Member, European Science Education Research Association (ESERA)
Member, Australian College of Educators (ACE)
Areas of Teaching
Secondary science education, Primary science and technology education.
Research interests
National and international science participation trends; comparative and gender studies in school science; students' enrolment motivations and attitudes to science; science education in developing countries; rural science education
Consultancy
Attracting and retaining science teachers; Science education in developing countries; Rural education; Science education project evaluation;
Projects, Grants and Consultancies
Project Title: Interest and Recruitment in Science (IRIS) (2011-2012)
Project Team: Terry Lyons (UNE), Frances Quinn (UNE), Nadya Rizk (UNE), Neil Anderson (JCU), Peter Hubber (Deakin), John Kenny (U Tas), Jan West (Deakin), Len Sparrow (Curtin), Sue Wilson (ACU)
Name of Granting Bodies: SiMERR National Centre; Office of the Australian Chief Scientist.
Project Title: Teaching Science Teachers for the Future (2011)
Project Team: Terry Lyons, Frances Quinn, Helen Doyle.
Name of Granting Body: ALTC
Project Title: Expert Evaluation of research proposals for the European Commission's 7th Framework Programme (2007-2013)
Name of Granting Body: European Commission, Brussels
Project Title: Attracting and retaining suitably qualified professionals to specialist teaching and non-teaching roles in Queensland State Schools
Project Team: Miles, B., Greer, L., Purnell, K., Akbar, D., Dawson, M. & Lyons, T. (2008).
Name of Granting Body: Queensland Department of Education, Training and the Arts
Project: Australian Government Summer Schools for Science and Mathematics Teachers
Project Team: Pegg, J., Lyons, T., McPhan, G. & Conway, B. (2007)
Name of Granting Body: Department of Education, Science & Training (DEST)
Project Title: Science, ICT and Mathematics Education in Rural and Urban
New South Wales: A disaggregation of data from the SiMERR National Survey
Project Team: Pegg, J., Lyons., T., Cooksey, R. (2006).
Name of Granting Body: NSW Department of Education and Training
Project Title: Issues in Teaching and Learning Science, ICT, and Mathematics in Rural and Regional Australia: The SiMERR National Survey.
Project Team: Pegg, J., Lyons., T., Panizzon, D. & Parnell, A. (2005).
Name of Granting Body: Federal Department of Education Science and Training.
Project Title: Technical Assistance for the Design of In-Service Teacher Professional Development in the Punjab, Pakistan.
Project Team: Pegg, J., Lyons., T., & Laird, D. (2005).
Name of Granting Body: UNICEF
Publications
Books
Lyons, T., Cooksey, R., Panizzon, D., Parnell, A. & Pegg, J. (2006). Science, ICT and Mathematics Education in Rural and Regional Australia: The SiMERR National Survey. DEST: Canberra.
Lyons, T. (Ed.) (2006). Science, ICT and Mathematics Education in Rural and Regional Australia: State and Territory Case Studies. UNE: Armidale.
Book chapters
Lyons, T. & Quinn, F. (in press). Understanding the declines in science participation among Australian students. In E. Henrikson, J. Dillon, & J. Ryder (Eds). Recruitment, retention and gender equity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics higher education. Dordrecht, Springer.
Taylor, N. & Lyons, T. (2008). Earth and space science analogies. In A. Harrison & R. Coll (Eds), Using Analogies in Middle and Secondary Science Classrooms: The FAR Guide. Corwin Press.
Afamasaga-Fuatai, K., Lyons, T., Merrotsy, P., Patterson, D. & Smith, H. (2006). Not just another face in the crowd: Report from SiMERR NSW. In T. Lyons, (ed.) Science, ICT and Mathematics Education in Rural and Regional Australia: State and Territory Case Studies. UNE: Armidale.
Lyons, T. (2006). Choosing physical science courses: The importance of cultural and social capital in the enrolment decisions of high achieving students. In R. Janiuk & E. Samonek-Miciuk (Eds). Science and Technology Education for a Diverse World: Dilemmas, Needs and Partnerships. Lublin: Marie Curie-Slodowska University Press.
Research Reports
Lyons, T., Quinn, F., Rizk, N., Anderson, N., Hubber, P., Kenny, J., West, J., & Wilson, S. (2012). Starting out in STEM: A study of young men and women in first year science, technology, engineering and mathematics courses. Report submitted to Australia’s Chief Scientist, October 2012. Department of Industry, Innovation, Science and Tertiary Education. pp. 120. ISBN 978-1-921597-42-8. (Available from www.une.edu.au/simerr)
Lyons, T. & Quinn, F. (2010). Choosing Science: Understanding the declines in senior high school science enrolments. Research report to the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA). ISBN 978-1-921597-19-0 (Available from www.une.edu.au/simerr)
Miles, B., Greer, L., Akbar, D., Dawson, M., Lyons, T., Purnell, K. & Tabert, S. (2009). Attracting and retaining specialist teachers and non-teaching professionals in Queensland secondary schools: A report to the Queensland Department of Education and Training. Eidos Institute.
Lyons, T. & Cooksey, R. (2006). The needs of primary and secondary teachers of science, ICT and mathematics in New South Wales schools. Report to the NSW Director General of Education.
Laird, D., Lyons, T. & Pegg, J. (2005). Professional Development in the Punjab: A New Start. Final report to UNICEF and the Government of the Punjab, Pakistan.
Conference Proceedings Edited
Choi, J-Y. & Lyons, T. (Eds.) (2011). New Directions for Educational Welfare in Rural Schools. Proceedings of the Second International Symposium For Innovation in Rural Education (ISFIRE). Kongju National University, South Korea, 9-11 February.
Dolinšek, S. & Lyons, T. (Eds.) (2010). Socio-cultural and Human Values in Science and Technology Education. Proceedings of the XIV Symposium of the International Organization for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE). Bled, Slovenia. 13-18 June.
Lyons, T., Choi, J-Y. & McPhan, G. (Eds.) (2009). Innovation for Equity in Rural Education. Proceedings of the International Symposium For Innovation in Rural Education (ISFIRE). University of New England, Australia, 11-14 February, 2009.
Refereed journal articles
Lyons, T. & Quinn, F. (2012). Rural high school students’ attitudes towards school science. Australian and International Journal of Rural Education. 22(2), pp. 21-29.
Quinn, F. & Lyons, T. (2011). High school students' perceptions of school science and science careers: A critical look at a critical issue. Science Education International, 22(4) Special Issue, p. 225-238.
Bøe, M.V., Henricksen, E., Lyons, T. & Schreiner, C. (2011). Participation in science and technology: Young people's achievement-related choices in late modern societies. Studies in Science Education, 47(1), pp. 37-72.
Lyons, T. (2008) More equal than others? Meeting the professional development needs of rural primary and secondary science teachers. Teaching Science, 54(3), pp. 27-31.
Lyons, T. (2008) An introduction to Science Education in Rural Australia. Teaching Science, 54(3), pp. 8-12.
Lyons, T. (2007). The professional development, resource and support needs of rural and urban ICT teachers. Australian Educational Computing, 22(2), pp. 23-32
Lyons, T. (2006). Different countries, same science classes: Students’ experiences of school science in their own words. International Journal of Science Education, 28(6), pp. 591-613.
Lyons, T. (2006). The puzzle of falling enrolments in physics and chemistry courses: Putting some pieces together. Research in Science Education, 36(3), pp. 285-311.
Conference presentations
Lyons, T. & Quinn, F. (2012). The influence of teachers on students’ decisions about choosing science: Comparing student and teacher perceptions. Paper presented at the XV symposium of the International Organization for Science and Technology Education, Tunisia. 28 Oct. – 4 Nov. (Refereed paper)
Quinn, F., Doyle, H. & Lyons, T. (2012). MUVE-ing pre-service teachers into the future. Paper presented at the Australian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE) conference, Wellington New Zealand. 25-28 Nov. (Refereed paper)
Quinn, F., Lyons, T. & Doyle, H. (2012). Are you game? Integrating Quest Atlantis into secondary science preservice teacher education. Paper presented at the XV symposium of the International Organization for Science and Technology Education, Tunisia. 28 Oct. – 4 Nov. (Refereed paper)
Quinn, F., Lyons, T. & Doyle, H. (2012). Do Virtual Steps Count? Educating for Sustainability via the Educational Multi-User Virtual Environment Quest Atlantis. Paper presented at Australian Association for Environmental Education National Conference, Melbourne, 30 Sep. – 3 Oct.
Lyons, T. (2011). Islamic contributions to the International Organization for Science and Technology Education. Keynote presentation to the first International Conference on Science and Technology Education with a Focus on the Islamic World. Kish Island, Iran. 10-12 July.
Lyons, T. & Quinn, F. (2011). Differences in the attitudes of Australian rural and urban high school students towards school science. Paper presented at the Second International Symposium For Innovation in Rural Education (ISFIRE). Kongju, Korea. 9-11 February.
Lyons, T. & Quinn, F. (2010) Looking back: Students’ perceptions of the relative enjoyment of primary and secondary school science. Paper presented at the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) in Education Conference, Queensland University of Technology, 26-27 November. (Refereed paper)
Quinn, F. & Lyons, T. (2010). Gender differences in Australian students’ relationships with school science. Paper presented at the XIV Symposium of the International Organization for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE). Bled, Slovenia. 13-18 June. (Refereed paper)
Lyons, T. (2009). Understanding Australian students’ decisions about science courses and careers. Invited presentation to the international symposium Vägar till och genom högre utbildning I naturvetenskap och teknik (Roads to and through higher education in science and technology). Faculty of Physics and Materials Science, Uppsala University, Sweden, 23 November.
Lyons, T. (2009). Science education reforms in Australia: Will they stimulate engagement and interest in science. Plenary address to the ‘Naturfag: Med mal og meining’ conference for science teachers, Loen, Norway. 14-17 September. Volda University College.
Lyons, T. (2009). Teachers’ motivations for working in rural schools. Paper presented at the International Symposium for Innovation in Rural Education (ISFIRE), University of New England, Armidale, February 11-14, 2009, pp. 167-177. (Refereed paper)
Lyons, T. (2008). The Choosing Science? Project. Phase One: Science teachers’ perceptions of the influences on enrolment declines. Paper presented at the XIII symposium of the International Organization for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE), Kusadasi, Turkey, 21-26 September. (Refereed paper)
Lyons, T. (2007). A national survey of teachers in rural and regional schools to identify issues in teaching and learning science, ICT and mathematics. Paper presented at the SiMERR/NURI Symposium, Kongju National University, South Korea. 1 November.
Lyons, T. (2007). Bright girls choosing physics and chemistry: The importance of self-confidence and self-efficacy. Paper presented at the World Conference on Science and Technology Education, Perth, Western Australia, 8 - 12 July. (Refereed paper)
Panizzon, D. & Lyons, T. (2007). Addressing the ICT professional needs of rural and regional secondary science teachers. Paper presented at the World Conference on Science and Technology Education, Perth, Western Australia, 8 - 12 July. (Refereed paper)
Lyons, T. & Panizzon, D. (2007). Science teachers in rural Australian schools: Needs and priorities. Presentation at the regional symposium of the International Organization for Science and Technology Education, Perth WA, 11 July.
Lyons, T. & Panizzon, D. (2007). Enhancing student achievement in rural and regional areas: What are the issues for secondary science teachers? Paper presented at the 38th Annual Conference of the Australasian Science Education Research Association (ASERA). Fremantle, WA. 11-14 July.
Lyons, T. (2007). The International Organization for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE): Past and future challenges. Presentation at the TAKEV Conference on International Science and Technology Education, Izmir, Turkey, 28 April.
Lyons, T. (2006). The need priorities of rural and urban ICT teachers. Keynote address to the Leadership Forum, Australian Computers in Education Conference (ACEC), Cairns, 1- 4 October.
Lyons, T. & Panizzon, D. (2006). The rural-urban divide in Australian science education: Are rural students becoming second-class citizens? Paper presented at the 12th Symposium of the International Organization for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE), Penang, Malaysia, 29 July-5 August. (Refereed paper)
Panizzon, D. & Lyons, T. (2005). Exploring the rural and metropolitan divide: Identifying differences in student achievement for science. Conference of the Australasian Science Education Research Association (ASERA), Hamilton, New Zealand, 6-9 July.
Lyons, T. (2004). Choosing physical science courses: The importance of cultural and social capital in the enrolment decisions of high achieving students. Paper presented at the 11th Symposium of the International Organisation for Science and Technology Education (IOSTE), Lublin, Poland, 25-30 July. (Refereed paper)
Lyons, T. (2004). Decisions by high-achieving students about choosing senior science courses. Paper presented at the Annual Conference of the Australasian Science Education Research Association (ASERA), University of New England, Armidale 7-10 July.
Brown, T., & Lyons, T. (2004). Using digital video in science teaching. Paper presented at the 35th Annual Conference of the Australasian Science Education Research Association (ASERA), Armidale, 7-10 July 2004.
Other presentations
Lyons, T. & Quinn, F. (2010). Understanding the declines in Australian senior high school science enrolments. Seminar presentation to the Science Technology Society Institute, University of Education, Heidelberg, Germany. 30 June.
Lyons, T. & Quinn, F. (2009). Australian students' decisions about taking non-compulsory science courses. Presentation to the Norwegian Centre for Science Education (Naturfagsenteret), University of Oslo, Norway, September 22.
Lyons, T. (2009). Opening Address to the VII International Organization of Science and Technology Education (IOSTE) Symposium for Central and Eastern Europe. Siauliai University, Lithuania, 14-18 June. In V. Lamanauskas (Ed.), Development of Science and Technology Education in Central and Eastern Europe. Proceedings of 7th IOSTE Symposium for Central and Eastern Europe, 14-18 June. Siauliai University Publishing House. ISBN 978-9986-38-978-1
Lyons, T. (2009). Comparing recent perspectives on attitudes to science: Research from the UK, Australia & Sweden. Seminar presentation to the LISMA group, Kristianstad University, Sweden. 4 November.
Lyons, T. (2009). The National Assessment Program in Australia: Uniformity, accountability, transparency and league tables. Seminar to the School of Teacher Education, Kristianstad University. 2 December.
Lyons, T. (2008). Engaging the Disengaged. Keynote presentation at the Australian Government Summer School for Science Teachers, Flinders University, 7-16 January.
Lyons, T. (2008). Understanding the needs of rural teachers of science, ICT and mathematics. Invited presentation to the Forum for Charting Futures for Science, ICT and Mathematics Education in Rural and Regional Victoria, Deakin University, 17-18 March.
Lyons, T. (2007). Opening Address to the VI International Organization of Science and Technology Education (IOSTE) Symposium for Central and Eastern Europe. Siauliai University, Lithuania, 17-21 June. In V. Lamanauskas & G. Vaidogas (eds). Science and technology education in the Central and Eastern Europe: Past, present and perspectives. Siauliai University Publishing House.
Lyons, T. (2005). Choosing science in the senior school: Overcoming the first hurdle. Invited presentation to the 14th Professors and Heads of Chemistry Conference, Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI), Canberra, 29th January.
Lyons, T. (2005). The SiMERR National Survey: Overview of findings. Keynote address to the first SiMERR National Summit, Australian Science and Mathematics School, Flinders University, Adelaide 7-10 November.
Lyons, T. (2004). Science: An international passport. Directions in Education, 13(17): 3-4.
Media coverage of research
'Trouble stems from teaching'. The Australian, Higher Education. 13 December, 2012.
'Students criticise engineering courses'. Campus Review, 26 November, 2012.
'A lack of chemistry'. Education Review. February 9, 2012.
'Science not plummeting in schools: report is ‘way out’'. The Conversation, December 22, 2011.
'Deans worried about flight from science', The Australian, Higher Education, March 10, 2010.
'Students like science, but not in final years', The Australian, March 1, 2010, p. 3.
'Science decline linked to increasing subject choice', Education Today, March 2010.
‘Science scores mock the clever country’, The Australian, January 1, 2007, p.1
‘Students reject science by rote’, The Australian, December 19, 2006, p.3.
‘Out in clever country’, The Age, August 7, 2006, p. 3.
'Chemistry missing for budding boffins'. Sydney Morning Herald, August 17, 2005, p. 2.
'Too much gravity, not enough light'. Sydney Morning Herald, August 17, 2005, p. 17.
'Triumph of the airheads', The Weekend Australian Magazine, April 2-3, 2005, p.13.
'Schools put to the test', Daily Telegraph, June 10th, 2005.
'Why science is falling out of fashion', Sydney Morning Herald, June 24, 2005.
'School science sinking into a boffinless pit'. Sun Herald, Sept. 12, 2004, p. 20.
'Science all about family chemistry', Sydney Morning Herald, Sept. 11, 2004, p. 3.
'Maths results divide city and country pupils', Sydney Morning Herald, July 12, 2004.