Lynda MacLeod

Lynda MacLeod

School of Education

Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics


My research investigates the contribution of education leaders in developing high performing schools and systems through the application of research to practice. At present I am looking the research literature on the role of school leadership in curriculum development and pedagogical improvement. This coincides with another area of interest which is the role of leaders in providing, promoting and participating in highly effective and relevant professional learning to provide support for teachers to improve classroom practice.
I am specifically interested in supporting practising teachers and leaders to enhance their capacity to teach and lead. This involves investigating effective practice and providing professional learning in a time-effective manner to support teaching practice.
Expert teaching, whole-school improvement, and ongoing professional learning for teachers and leaders can make a difference in facilitating high-quality learning for all students

  • Appointments

    Date Position Institution name
    2019 - ongoing Lecturer B University of Adelaide
  • Awards and Achievements

    Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
    2017 Fellowship Australian Council of Educational Leadership National Fellowship Award ACEL Australia -
    2017 Fellowship ACEL (SA) Fellowship Award ACEL Australia -
  • Education

    Date Institution name Country Title
    Flinders University of South Australia Australia EdD
    Flinders University of South Australia Australia Master of Educational Studies
    University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Arts
    University of Adelaide Australia Bachelor of Education
    University of South Australia Australia Graduate Diploma of Social Sciences (Child Development)
    University of Adelaide Australia Graduate Diploma of Education
    Flinders University of South Australia Australia Graduate Certificate of Education (Studies of Asia)
  • Research Interests

  • Board Memberships

    Date Role Board name Institution name Country
    2012 - ongoing Member Teacher Registration Board of South Australia TRBSA Australia
  • Committee Memberships

    Date Role Committee Institution Country
    2012 - ongoing Member Australian College of Educators SA Executive Australian College of Educators Australia
  • Editorial Boards

    Date Role Editorial Board Name Institution Country
    2018 - ongoing Member Australian College of Educators , Professional Educator Australian College of Educators Australia

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