MrsJillian Brandsema
Lecturer in Design & Technology
Education
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- Lecturer in Design & TechnologyEducation
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- Faculty of Education, Education, Level 2 Field Building, Cradle Coast Campus, TAS
BIO
Jillian Brandsema is a lecturer in Design and Technology and has taught across a range of units since commencing with the university in 2011. Jillian focuses on assisting pre-service teachers explore and understand the concepts of problem solving and critical thinking through the development of creative and innovation solutions. Jillian offers a scaffolded practical approach to guide pre-service teachers’ learning about Design and Technology in both undergraduate and post graduate level units.
Achievements
2019 – Emerald Publishing IRD (Interdisciplinary Research Fund) Award (Highly
commended) – Enterprising Women in Rural Regions (team application)
2019 – Recipient of King and Amy O’Malley Scholarship for PhD study
2018 – Team Teaching Merit Certificate – University of Tasmania
2015 – Individual Teaching Merit Certificate – University of Tasmania
2014 – Individual Teaching Merit Certificate – University of Tasmania
2012 – Finalist VET/Teacher of the Year – Tasmanian Training Awards
2011 – Finalist Vocational Student of the Year – Australian Training Awards
2011 – Winner Vocational Student of the Year – Tasmanian Training Awards
Biography
Jillian taught in both primary and secondary schools in NSW and Tasmania before moving to the University of Tasmania in 2011. During her time in schools, she held several key leadership positions with a focus in the areas of Design and Technology, Vocational Education and Training Manager (including Registered Training Organisation manager) and Careers and Pathways.
Jillian’s research interests include the motivations and drivers of women entrepreneurs, pedagogy and practice in the area of Design and Technology, and the development of opportunities that provide knowledge and skills that will enhance the individual’s ability to become entrepreneurial or work within the areas of Design or Technology. For example: Investigation into female secondary school students’ knowledge and perceptions of computer science and their career aspirations.
Career summary
Qualifications
MEd. (2017), “Partnerships, Perceptions and Priorities: Enhancing ITES professional experience placements in North-West Tasmania, University of Tasmania, Australia
Certificate IV Career Development, RMIT, Melbourne, Australia
BEd. (1994) Home Economics, University of Western Sydney, Australia
Achievements
2019 – Emerald Publishing IRD (Interdisciplinary Research Fund) Award (Highly
commended) – Enterprising Women in Rural Regions (team application)
2019 – Recipient of King and Amy O’Malley Scholarship for PhD study
2018 – Team Teaching Merit Certificate – University of Tasmania
2015 – Individual Teaching Merit Certificate – University of Tasmania
2014 – Individual Teaching Merit Certificate – University of Tasmania
2012 – Finalist VET/Teacher of the Year – Tasmanian Training Awards
2011 – Finalist Vocational Student of the Year – Australian Training Awards
2011 – Winner Vocational Student of the Year – Tasmanian Training Awards
Biography
Jillian taught in both primary and secondary schools in NSW and Tasmania before moving to the University of Tasmania in 2011. During her time in schools, she held several key leadership positions with a focus in the areas of Design and Technology, Vocational Education and Training Manager (including Registered Training Organisation manager) and Careers and Pathways.
Jillian’s research interests include the motivations and drivers of women entrepreneurs, pedagogy and practice in the area of Design and Technology, and the development of opportunities that provide knowledge and skills that will enhance the individual’s ability to become entrepreneurial or work within the areas of Design or Technology. For example: Investigation into female secondary school students’ knowledge and perceptions of computer science and their career aspirations.
Career summary
Qualifications
MEd. (2017), “Partnerships, Perceptions and Priorities: Enhancing ITES professional experience placements in North-West Tasmania, University of Tasmania, Australia
Certificate IV Career Development, RMIT, Melbourne, Australia
BEd. (1994) Home Economics, University of Western Sydney, Australia
SCHOOL AND PORTFOLIO
- Faculty of Education