Research Interests
Primary Education Early Childhood Education Education Assessment and Evaluation Teacher Education and Professional Development of Educators Teacher and student wellbeing Teaching and instruction technologies Teaching and curriculum Teacher and instructor development Schools and learning environmentsMrs Nilam Pamularsih
Higher Degree by Research Candidate
School of Education
College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences
Nilam Pamularsih, a PhD researcher at the University of Adelaide, focuses on advancing educational interventions for early-grade students, particularly in the context of Indonesia. Her current research revolves around implementing electronic storybook (e-storybook) interventions, utilizing the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) framework. Nilam's passion lies in enhancing early-grade education, fostering teacher professional development, promoting reading literacy, conducting education assessment and evaluation, and conducting impactful educational research.Before her doctoral studies, Nilam contributed to the Australian Education Program in Indonesia, known as INOVASI (Innovation for Indonesia's School Children). This collaborative initiative between the Governments of Australia and Indonesia targets four provinces—West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara, North Kalimantan, and East Java—aiming to catalyze positive changes in educational practices, systems, and policies to enhance student learning outcomes. In her previous role within INOVASI, Nilam responsible for the literacy program, leveraging children's books to bolster students' reading literacy skills.In addition to her academic and professional endeavors, Nilam engaged in volunteer work to promote Indonesian language and culture in Australian schools. Furthermore, she has played instrumental roles in developing and managing educational organizations in Indonesia, including Rumah Belajar Inspirasi Bajawa in East Nusa Tenggara and Rumah Belajar Visioner along the slum river bank (Kali Code) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Through these initiatives, Nilam demonstrates her commitment to advancing educational equity and fostering holistic development within communities.
- Investigating pedagogies, and interventions to enhance reading and literacy skills among students.
- Examining diverse techniques to assess student achievement, progress, attitudes, and perspectives towards learning.
- Employing rigorous analytical methods to analyze both primary and secondary data sources relevant to educational research.
- Utilizing quantitative research methodologies and their practical applications to inform educational practices and policies.
- Exploring Indonesia's educational practices, systems, and policies to identify areas for improvement and development.
| Date | Position | Institution name |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 - 2023 | Education Officer | INOVASI (Innovation for Indonesia's School Children) |
| 2015 - 2019 | Project Manager | Rumah Belajar Inspirasi Bajawa |
| 2014 - 2015 | Primary School Teacher | SD N 007 Malinau Barat |
| Date | Type | Title | Institution Name | Country | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Scholarship | Australia Government Research Training Program Scholarship | University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| 2019 | Scholarship | Australia Awards Scholarships | University of Adelaide | Australia | - |
| Language | Competency |
|---|---|
| English | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Indonesian | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Javanese | Can read, write, speak, understand spoken and peer review |
| Date | Institution name | Country | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 - 2020 | University of Adelaide | Australia | Master of Education |
| 2010 - 2014 | Yogyakarta State University | Indonesia | Bachelor of Education |
| Date | Title | Institution name | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Teaching Certificate | Yogyakarta State University | Indonesia |
| — | Literacy Facilitator Certificate | Ministry of Education and Culture | Indonesia |
| Date | Topic | Presented at | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 - 2022 | Transforming Literacy Learning Spaces by Increasing Access to Children's Reading Books | Forum Kajian Pembangunan (Development Studies Forum) | Australia National University Indonesia Project | Indonesia |
| 2022 - 2022 | Management and Use of Children's Storybooks in Learning. | Literacy Workshop - Indonesian Ministry of Education | Indonesian Ministry of Education | Indonesia |
| 2022 - 2023 | Improving the Quality and Quantity of Children's Storybooks from Sabang to Merauke: Regional Policies, Activities and Innovations | INOVASI-BSKAP Ministry of Education Workshop | INOVASI (Innovation of Indonesia's School Children) - Australia Indonesia Partnership | Indonesia |
| Date | Title | Type | Institution | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - 2024 | Microlearning Videos: Use and Management of Children's Storybooks in Learning. | Advice | INOVASI (Innovation of Indonesia's School Children) - Australia Indonesia Partnership | - |