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Biography
Dr. Rebecca Cooper is a Senior Lecturer in the Faculty of Education, Monash University, Australia. She works with pre-service and in-service science teachers and her research interests include: considering how science teachers and science teacher educators develop pedagogical knowledge throughout their careers and articulating the practice and professional learning of highly accomplished teachers. Rebecca is President of the Australasian Science Education Research Association and a panel chair for initial teacher education course accreditation for the Victorian Institute of Teaching and Australian Institute for School Leadership. Prior to working in academia, Rebecca taught Physics, Science, and Mathematics from years 7 – 12.
Research interests
- Pedagogy in Science Teacher Education
- Pedagogical Content Knowledge
- Development of Teacher Knowledge
- Professional learning
- Science Education
- Initial Teacher 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):
Research area keywords
- Pedagogical Content Knowledge
- Teacher Knowledge
- Science Education
- Teacher Education
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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South East Program
Marangio, K., Jenkins, L., Cooper, R., Katariya, M. & Shepard, N.
4/06/24 → 27/03/26
Project: Other
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PASS Network Program
Marangio, K., Jenkins, L., Cooper, R. & Round, P.
4/06/24 → 27/03/26
Project: Research
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Bass Coast Program
Marangio, K., Jenkins, L., Cooper, R., Katariya, M. & Shepard, N.
Project: Research
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The factors that lead to the success of flipped classrooms
Carroll, K., Flecknoe, S., Cooper, R., Filby, C., Randle-Barrett, E. & Bennett, N.
Project: Research
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Elevating Teacher Training Programs in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Ellis, V., Scull, J., Cooper, R., Newton, R. & Howson, J.
4/12/23 → 3/09/24
Project: Research
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Highly accomplished teachers: understanding the complexities of skilled pedagogical practices
Cooper, R., Carpendale, J., Berry, M., Cutler, B. & Mitchell, I., 13 Apr 2024. 1 p.Research output: Contribution to conference › Abstract › peer-review
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Remote possibilities: sermons as religious support during the COVID-19 pandemic
Bankier-Karp, A. L., Cooper, R. & Southcott, J., 2024, (Accepted/In press) In: Contemporary Jewry. 28 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Supporting the development of science pre-service teachers’ creativity and critical thinking in secondary science initial teacher education
Marangio, K., Carpendale, J., Cooper, R. & Mansfield, J., 2024, In: Research in Science Education. 54, p. 65-81 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Navigating roadblocks and gates: longitudinal experiences of highly accomplished teachers following professional development
Cooper, R., Carpendale, J., Cutler, B., Berry, A. & Mitchell, I., 2023, In: Professional Development in Education. 49, 6, p. 994-1009 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Podcasting as a critical reflection tool for early-career teachers during emotional times
Cutler, B., Cooper, R., Greville, A., Su, L., Dempsey, C. & Lowe, M., 2023, In: Technology, Pedagogy and Education. 32, 5, p. 639-652 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
Prizes
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APJTE Outstanding Reviewer Contribution Award
Cooper, Rebecca (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Best paper award 2nd International STEM in Education Conference
Cooper, Rebecca (Recipient), 2012
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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European Science Education Research Association Early Career Researcher Travel Award
Cooper, Rebecca (Recipient), 2015
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Jeff Northfield Memorial Award for Excellence in Teacher Research
Cooper, Rebecca (Recipient), 2008
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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The Online conference of the Centre for Global Teacher Education
Rebecca Cooper (Invited speaker)
4 May 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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VI International Symposium of Science Education
Rebecca Cooper (Invited speaker)
16 Jun 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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American Educational Research Association Annual Meeting 2022
Rebecca Cooper (Speaker), Jared Carpendale (Speaker) & Amanda Berry (Speaker)
Apr 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
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Monash Childcare Centres Annual Staff Conference
Rebecca Cooper (Keynote/plenary speaker)
21 Feb 2020Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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Implementing flipped classrooms; evaluating staff and student perceptions and the effect on learning outcomes
Sharon Flecknoe (Contributor), Kirsten Schliephake (Contributor), Rebecca Cooper (Contributor) & Kate Carroll (Contributor)
Nov 2017Activity: Community Talks, Presentations, Exhibitions and Events › Public lecture/debate/seminar
Press/Media
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Let's Talk Teaching - Season 2
18/06/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Podcasts
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Let's Talk Teaching
11/07/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Podcasts
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Let's Talk Teaching - Season 1
11/07/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Podcasts
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The role of research in the professional development of graduate teachers
Blake Cutler, Rebecca Cooper & Maria Gindidis
28/06/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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Making the most of our virtual classroom
Karen Marangio, Jennifer Mansfield, Jared Carpendale & Rebecca Cooper
24/03/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature