Personal profile
Research interests
- Teacher Education
- Students with special needs
- Gifted Education
My research and supervision interests revolve around students with special needs, with a particular focus on the senior secondary school. This includes students who are twice exceptional.
Biography
Dr Penny Round has been working in the area of students with special needs for 30 years. Penny has qualifications in both special education and gifted education. Her primary research has revolved around students with special needs in regular secondary schools, with a particular focus on students at the senior secondary level.
Research area keywords
- Inclusive education
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
- 7 Finished
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PASS Network program
Marangio, K. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Jenkins, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Cooper, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Round, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Gleeson, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
22/12/25 → 26/03/26
Project: Research
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Understanding the short and long term educational and wellbeing impacts of COVID-19 on youth, adults and families
Grove, C. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Laletas, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Subban, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Round, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Fielding, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Leif, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Patlamazoglou, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sharma, U. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Alfrey, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Rosenbluh, I. (Chief Investigator (CI))
15/05/20 → 15/05/21
Project: Research
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BLCSI 2019: Building Leadership for Change through School Immersion 2019
Tudball, E. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Adams, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Lancaster, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Johnson, L. J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Smith, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Burke, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rady, D. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Round, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), George, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Welch, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Pruyn, M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Creely, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Gesthuizen, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Tan, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Burke, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Mansfield, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Clarke, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kewalramani, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), McLeod, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kalogeropoulos, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Ozzimo, C. (Chief Investigator (CI))
15/04/19 → 14/02/20
Project: Research
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Setting up for success: reengaging young parents with education
Round, P. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Rennie, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Subban, P. (Chief Investigator (CI))
7/02/19 → 30/11/21
Project: Research
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M-cubed: Money, meaning and maths for learners with cognitive disability
Hopkins, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), O'Donovan, R. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Round, P. (Chief Investigator (CI))
24/01/19 → 31/07/23
Project: Research
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Creating effective co-design processes for supporting pre-service teachers on school placement as part of a university-school partnership
Marangio, K., Cooper, R., Gleeson, J., Jenkins, L. & Round, P., 2025, In: International Journal of Educational Research. 133, 11 p., 102734.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Elements of a university-school partnership that support pre-service teacher learning during placement experiences
Jenkins, L., Cooper, R., Marangio, K., Gleeson, J. & Round, P., 10 Sept 2025. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Exploring Giftedness and the Gifted Learner in Education and Beyond: An Autoethnographic Study with Critical Friends
Reynen-Woodward, K., Round, P., Subban, P. & Creely, E., Jul 2025, In: The Qualitative Report. 30, 7, p. 3965-3985 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Hidden rules, barriers and enablers in education experienced by culturally diverse, gifted students from Low SES environments: valuable perspectives from successful young adults
Reynen-Woodward, K., Round, P. & Subban, P., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: Gifted and Talented International. 25 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Key factors influencing the sense of belonging in students experiencing marginalisation: a systematic literature review
Zaman, R. A., Sharma, U. & Round, P., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Inclusive Education. 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review Article › Research › peer-review
Open Access2 Link opens in a new tab Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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2025 Dean’s Award for Teaching & Learning – Industry & Community Education Programs.
Jenkins, L. (Recipient), Marangio, K. (Recipient), Cooper, R. (Recipient), Round, P. (Recipient), Gleeson, J. (Recipient), Katariya, M. (Recipient), Leonard, M. (Recipient), Cross, N. (Recipient), Tinney, K. (Recipient), Browning, N. (Recipient), Kumar, C. (Recipient) & Lee, R. (Recipient), Dec 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Monash Student Association Inspiring Woman Award
Round, P. (Recipient), 5 Nov 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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We are with you: Parents share their teaching and learning lessons from the lockdown
Subban, P., Round, P., Grove, C., Laletas, S., Alfrey, L., Rosenbluh, I., Sharma, U. & Leif, E.
27/10/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research