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Biography
Dr. Hazel Tan is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Curriculum, Teaching, and Inclusive Education in the Faculty of Education, Monash University. Her research and teaching interests focus on secondary mathematics education and STEM/STEAM education. Since 2018, she has been actively involved in professional learning initiatives for teachers and teacher educators across Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
Dr. Tan's research methodological expertise lies in quantitative and mixed methods approaches. Her innovative work on utilizing Facebook as a recruitment tool for research has garnered significant academic interest.
Before transitioning to academia, Dr. Tan worked as a senior secondary mathematics teacher and Head of Mathematics Department, as well as an Educational Technology Officer with the Singapore Ministry of Education. These roles provided a strong foundation for her current academic endeavors, combining practical teaching experience with research-driven innovation in education.
Supervision interests
Unfortunately, I am at capacity and unable to take in any new PhD students.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Research area keywords
- Maths and Science education
- Teaching and Learning
- Use of Technology in Education
- STEM Education
- Gender in STEM
- Teacher Education
- Interdisciplinary Education
- Research Methodology
- Secondary Mathematics
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Professional Learning Program: STEM Integration for Innovation and Action in Secondary Schools
Kidman, G. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Tan, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Cheong, S. (Project Manager)
15/09/25 → 30/11/25
Project: Consultancy
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Making eMaking Accessible for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Ellis, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Kidman, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Ananthanarayan, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tan, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Callaway, L. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/02/23 → 31/01/26
Project: Research
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2024 Numeracy Professional Learning Program for PPG (ITE) teacher educators
Kidman, G. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Marangio, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cheeseman, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Tan, H. (Chief Investigator (CI))
23/09/24 → 27/09/24
Project: Research
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Victorian Curriculum F-10: Mathematics Version 2.0 - Professional Learning Program
Livy, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Hall, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Disney, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Downton, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Li, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tan, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Vale, C. (Supervisor), Bowden, J. (Partner Investigator (PI)), Draskovic, D. (Partner Investigator (PI)) & Liddell, D. (Partner Investigator (PI))
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) (Victoria)
24/11/23 → 17/09/24
Project: Research
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2023 Numeracy Professional Learning Program
Kidman, G. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Tan, H. (Chief Investigator (CI))
17/06/23 → 21/07/23
Project: Consultancy
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Responding to evidence-based practice: an examination of mixed methods research in teacher education
Crawford, R. & Tan, H., 1 Nov 2019, In: The Australian Educational Researcher. 46, 5, p. 775-797 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
11 Citations (Scopus) -
Exploring mathematics teacher leaders’ attributions and actions in influencing senior secondary students’ mathematics subject enrolments
Wilkie, K. J. & Tan, H., Dec 2019, In: Mathematics Education Research Journal. 31, 4, p. 441-464 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
5 Citations (Scopus) -
Enhancing survey participation: Facebook advertisements for recruitment in educational research
Forgasz, H. J., Tan, H., Leder, G. C. & McLeod, A. B., 27 May 2018, In: International Journal of Research & Method in Education. 41, 3, p. 257-270 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
35 Citations (Scopus) -
Transformations of Teaching and Learning Through Digital Technologies
Geiger, V. S., Calder, N., Tan, H., Loong, E., Miller, J. & Larkin, K., 1 Jan 2016, Research in Mathematics Education in Australasia 2012–2015. Makar, K., Dole, S., Visnovska, J., Goos, M., Bennison, A. & Fry, K. (eds.). Singapore: Springer, p. 255-280 26 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
13 Citations (Scopus) -
Gender and technology: a case of graphics calculators in the Singaporean mathematics curriculum context
Tan, H., 2015, Diversity in Mathematics Education. Towards Inclusive Practices. Bishop, A., Tan, H. & Barkatsas, T. N. (eds.). The Netherlands: Springer, p. 81 - 102 22 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
Activities
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Assessment and Evaluation in Mathematics Learning to Enhance Students' Numeracy Skills
Tan, H. (Fellow)
12 Dec 2024Activity: External Academic Engagement › External research and teaching
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Clayton Festival- Community engagement in early childhood STEM education
Kewalramani, S. (Contributor), Kidman, G. (Contributor) & Tan, H. (Contributor)
23 Feb 2020Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public event
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Writing Researches and Academic Papers (WRAP): Keynote
Tan, H. (Contributor)
14 Dec 2020 → 16 Dec 2020Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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2020 BE-MTS International Research Conference (Keynote)
Tan, H. (Contributor)
2 May 2020 → 4 May 2020Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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Using online STEM pedagogies to enhance your teaching
Kidman, G. (Contributor), Tan, H. (Contributor), Blannin, J. (Contributor) & Carpendale, J. (Contributor)
28 Oct 2020Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar