Mr Aidan Cornelius-Bell

Casual Academic

College of Education, Psychology and Social Work

Research expertise

Undertaking a PhD on neoliberalism, higher education and student power. Broadly: (1) exploring the history of student activism and agency in higher education; (2) auto-ethnographically investigating current neoliberal moves undermining democracy in higher education; (3) theorising the future of student governance higher education institutions in Australia.

Research expertise

+61 8 82013480

aidan.cornelius-bell@flinders.edu.au

Education Building

GPO Box 2100, Adelaide 5001, South Australia

Experienced in researching primary, secondary and tertiary education. Unpacking research data for practical application, visualisation, and extensive analysis in higher education. Experienced in applying qualitative research methods applied to emergent primary school STEM education practices and primary & middle school teaching. Quantitative research methods applied to e-learning and digital research platforms.

Experienced education consultant, working with teachers and leaders, implementing innovative practice from formative assessment strategies to project-based learning planning for integrated STEM curriculum across schools in South Australia. Supporting the learning of teachers around Australia and the world through coordinated online learning opportunities. Development and delivery of research informed professional development to in-service teachers.

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy - Flinders University - 2020 [expected]
Bachelor of Education (Hons) - Flinders University - 2017
Bachelor of Education Studies - Flinders University - 2016

Honours, awards and grants

Australian Government - Research Training Program Scholarship (PhD)
Flinders University Medal (B.Ed Hons)
Chancellor's Commendation (Academic)

Key responsibilities

I am a College of Education, Psychology and Social Work Research Higher Degree student representative.

I am a casual academic tutor in the Masters of Teaching programme.

I am a digital and collaborative technologies advisor on the Teaching how to learn: promoting self-regulated learning in STEM classes ARC Discovery project.

I am a research assistant for the Pre-Service Teacher STEM Industry Engagement Project (Dept. Industry & Skills) - colloquially known as "Bridging the Gap: Connecting science education with the real world".

Research interests

Sociology of Higher Education,
Democratic University Governance,
Academic Work,
Student Power,
Student Voice,
Student Activism,
Communities of practice,
Teacher professional development,
Social Justice in Education,
Structure and Agency,
Project Based Learning,
Critical Realism,
Formative Assessment,
Pedagogy,
Online Learning,
Educational Technology,
Digital Research &
Research Platforms

Topic lecturer

EDUC9120 Introduction to Teaching and Research in the Education Profession

Professional engagement

I lead innovation and digital strategy at Teacher Solutions. Working to provide high-quality digital resources, practical learning and support for teachers relating to digital technology and pedagogy. Drawing from my years of media and digital technology, teaching and learning experience.
I developed and maintain the online professional learning course Assessment Ninja. This course delivers high quality, research informed practice suggestions and a professional learning community for teachers' continued learning of formative assessment strategies.
I am developing and maintain the online professional learning community PBL Method. This community supports high quality, research informed, implementation of project-based learning with an emphasis on knowledge and skill development.
I develop and deliver professional learning for in-service teachers with Natural Maths. In addition, I am responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the digital presence for Natural Maths.
I am co-host and administrator: facilitating and regularly contributing to the weekly (Thursday, 8pm) Twitter chat #PrimarySTEMChat.