Professor Brenda Wolodko

Biography

Professor Brenda Wolodko is the HASSE Associate Dean of Teaching and Learning. Brenda has been involved in several international projects including a UNICEF funded project working together with lecturers from Bhutan to develop a Diploma in Early Childhood Services as well as the development or an Early Childhood Demonstration School. She has also had a Social Services and Humanities Research council insight grant, developing a partnership between Canada and Australia, looking at the noticing of mathematics occurring in early childhood play events with preschool educators in both countries. Her research publications focus on developing effective online learning spaces in adult education as well as professional development for university educators teaching online. For many years and across three countries, Brenda has placed a strong emphasis on engagement with early childhood services and primary schools, working alongside educators to better understand how to effectively support university education students for work in the field.