Sam Fowler

Research Interests

Education systems Educational Psychology Learning, motivation and emotion Primary Education Teacher Education and Professional Development of Educators

Dr Sam Fowler

Lecturer

School of Education

College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences

Eligible to supervise Masters and PhD (as Co-Supervisor) - email supervisor to discuss availability.

I am a lecturer and researcher at the School of Education, who researches the implicit psychological aspects of learning – such as epistemic beliefs, metacognition, motivation, and self-regulated learning – and explores how this understanding can inform the development of meaningful, authentic learning experiences for both teachers and students. With extensive classroom teaching experience, I collaborate with schools and education systems to strengthen teachers’ pedagogical reasoning and address the complexities of holistic teaching.
My office can be found in Mawson lakes in MC2-20 (Ext:25778)

Date Position Institution name
2018 - ongoing Lecturer University of South Australia
1999 - 2019 Primary School Teacher Catholic Education South Australia

Date Type Title Institution Name Country Amount
2024 Award Ian Davies Research Thesis prize University of South Australia Australia 5000
2023 Achievement Ian Davies thesis prize for the most outstanding research thesis University of South Australia Australia -

Date Institution name Country Title
2020 - 2023 University of South Australia Australia Doctor of Philosophy

Year Citation
2025 Lomos, C., Schaap, H., Luyten, J. W., Kesting, F., Lima da Cunha, F., Frieseisen, C., . . . Fowler, S. (2025). Professional learning communities to facilitate professional development for using digital technology in the classroom: a teacher-based program evaluation. Frontiers in Education, 10, 9 pages.
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2025 Marrone, R., Fowler, S., Bathakur, A., Dawson, S., Siemens, G., & Singh, C. (2025). Perceptions and perspectives of Australian school leaders on the integration of artificial intelligence in schools. School Leadership & Management, 45(1), 30-52.
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2025 Brinkman, S. A., Lam, B., Dawson, S., Marrone, R., Schunk, D., Winkel, K., . . . Engelhardt, D. (2025). Pragmatic clustered randomised control trial to evaluate a self-regulated learning intervention to be implemented in South Australian primary schools—study protocol. Trials, 26(1), 12 pages.
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2025 Fowler, S., Gabriel, F., & Leonard, S. N. (2025). Exploring the effect of teacher ontological and epistemic cognition on engagement with professional development. Professional Development in Education, 51(2), 319-335.
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2024 Leonard, S. N., Devis, D., MacGill, B., Unsworth, P., Colton, J., & Fowler, S. (2024). Enhancing Empathy for Justice: A Methodology for Expansive Teacher Professional Development through Creative Body-Based Learning. Sustainability Switzerland, 16(1), 16 pages.
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2024 Fowler, S., & Leonard, S. N. (2024). Using design based research to shift perspectives: a model for sustainable professional development for the innovative use of digital tools. Professional Development in Education, 50(1), 1-13.
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2023 Fowler, S., Korolkiewicz, M., & Marrone, R. (2023). First 100 days of ChatGPT at Australian Universities An analysis of policy landscape and media discussions about the role of AI in Higher Education. Journal of Learning Letters, 1(1), 1-8.
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2023 Fowler, S., Kennedy, J. P., Cutting, C., Gabriel, F., & Leonard, S. N. (2023). Self-determined learning in a virtual makerspace: a pathway to improving spatial reasoning for upper primary students. International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 34(2), 563-584.
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2023 Fowler, S., Leonard, S. N., & Gabriel, F. (2023). Empowering mathematics teachers to meet evolving educational goals: the role of 'epistemic objects' in developing actionable practice knowledge in tumultuous times. Asia-Pacific Journal of Teacher Education, 51(1), 45-57.
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2023 Leonard, S. N., Repetto, M., Kennedy, J. P., Tudini, E., & Fowler, S. (2023). Designing maker initiatives for educational inclusion. International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 33(3), 883-899.
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2023 Fowler, S., Cutting, C., Fiedler, S. H. D., & Leonard, S. N. (2023). Design-based research in mathematics education: trends, challenges and potential. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 35(3), 635-658.
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2022 Fowler, S., Cutting, C., Kennedy, J., Leonard, S. N., Gabriel, F., & Jaeschke, W. (2022). Technology enhanced learning environments and the potential for enhancing spatial reasoning: a mixed methods study. Mathematics Education Research Journal, 34(4), 887-910.
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2021 Fowler, S. (2021). Navigating through augmented reality - a spatial reasoning exploration. Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom, 26(2), 23-26.
2019 Fowler, S., O'Keefe, L., Cutting, C., & Leonard, S. (2019). The mathematics proficiencies: A doorway into spatial thinking. Australian primary mathematics classroom, 24(1), 36-40.
2003 Davis, R. M., Fowler, S., Bellis, K., Pockl, J., Al Pakalnis, V., & Woldorf, A. (2003). Telemedicine improves eye examination rates in individuals with diabetes - A model for eye-care delivery in underserved communities. DIABETES CARE, 26(8), 2476.
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2000 Davis, S. N., Fowler, S., & Costa, F. (2000). Hypoglycemic counterregulatory responses differ between men and women with type 1 diabetes. DIABETES, 49(1), 65-72.
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Year Citation
2022 Fowler, S., Cutting, C., Devis, D., & Leonard, S. N. (2022). Methodological choices made when using design based research to explore mathematics education: an updated analysis. In N. Fitzallen (Ed.), Proceedings of the 44th Annual Conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia (pp. 194-201). Australia: Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia.
2021 Fowler, S. (2021). The practice architectures of technologically enhanced learning environments. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference of the Journal Scuola Democratica: reinventing education Vol. 1 (pp. 969-982). Italy: Associazione “Per Scuola Democratica”.
2020 Fowler, S., Leonard, S. N., & Fiedler, S. H. D. (2020). Visualising the field: reviewing trends in educational design research in mathematics. In Proceedings of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS) Vol. 5 (pp. 2609-2610). US: ICLS.
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2005 Farook, V. S., Puppala, S., Arya, R., Schneider, J., Fowler, S., Dyer, T. D., . . . Duggirala, R. (2005). Screening of positional candidate genes in the 9q chromosomal region linked to total cholesterol and other diabetes related traits in Mexican Americans. In DIABETES Vol. 54 (pp. A293). CA, San Diego: AMER DIABETES ASSOC.
2005 Hunt, K. J., Lehman, D. M., Rectorarya., Fowler, S., Leach, R. J., Goring, H. H. H., . . . Stern, M. P. (2005). Genome-wide linkage analyses of type 2 diabetes in Mexican Americans: The San Antonio family diabetes/gallbladder study. In DIABETES Vol. 54 (pp. A290-A291). CA, San Diego: AMER DIABETES ASSOC.
2005 Arya, R., Fowler, S., Schneider, J., Puppala, S., Farook, V., Granato, R., . . . Duggirala, R. (2005). Evidence for a major gene for birth weight in Mexican Americans. In DIABETES Vol. 54 (pp. A291). CA, San Diego: AMER DIABETES ASSOC.
2005 Hansis-Diarte, A., Hunt, K. J., Fowler, S., Williams, K., & Stern, M. P. (2005). Parental smoking impact on diabetes in adult men and women in the San Antonio heart study. In DIABETES Vol. 54 (pp. A260). CA, San Diego: AMER DIABETES ASSOC.
2005 Puppala, S., Duggirala, R., Bhandari, K., Thameem, F., Arya, R., Lehman, D., . . . Abboud, H. E. (2005). Genotype by diabetes interaction effects on the detection of linkage of glomerular filtration rate (GFR) to a region on chromosome 2q in Mexican Americans. In DIABETES Vol. 54 (pp. A56). CA, San Diego: AMER DIABETES ASSOC.
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2004 Blaum, W., Hunt, K., Arya, R., Fowler, S., Lehman, D., Pelz, J., . . . Plaetke, R. (2004). Analysis of extended pedigrees with respect to marry-ins in type 2 diabetes. In DIABETES Vol. 53 (pp. A538-A539). FL, Orlando: AMER DIABETES ASSOC.
2004 Puppala, S., Bhandari, K., Arya, R., Schneider, J., Fowler, S., Almasy, L., . . . Duggirala, R. D. (2004). Genetics of liver function markers and their correlations with the metabolic syndrome-related phenotypes in Mexican Americans. In DIABETES Vol. 53 (pp. A278). FL, Orlando: AMER DIABETES ASSOC.
2004 Arya, R., Bradshaw, B., Jenkinson, C. P., Schneider, J., Fowler, S., Puppala, S., . . . Duggirala, R. (2004). Genetic correlations between birth weight and the insulin resistance syndrome-related phenotypes in Mexican Americans. In DIABETES Vol. 53 (pp. A269). FL, Orlando: AMER DIABETES ASSOC.
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2003 Lehman, D., Leach, R., Duggirala, R., Bhandari, K., Fowler, S., Almasy, L., . . . Stern, M. (2003). Investigation of TJP-1, a candidate gene for albuminuria. In DIABETES Vol. 52 (pp. A512-A513). LOUISIANA, NEW ORLEANS: AMER DIABETES ASSOC.
2003 Duggirala, R., Fowler, S., Schneider, J., Rectorarya., Lauraalmasy., O'Connell, P., . . . Blangero, J. (2003). Total serum cholesterol levels are influenced by a major locus on chromosome 9q in Mexican Americans. In DIABETES Vol. 52 (pp. A249). LOUISIANA, NEW ORLEANS: AMER DIABETES ASSOC.
2003 Arya, R., Fowler, S., Schneider, J., Almasy, L., O'Connell, P., Comuzzie, A., . . . Duggirala, R. (2003). Evidence of a novel major locus for adiponectin levels on chromosome 3q in Mexican Americans. In DIABETES Vol. 52 (pp. A248). LOUISIANA, NEW ORLEANS: AMER DIABETES ASSOC.
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2003 Resendez, R., Hunt, K., Fowler, S., Hazuda, H., Haffner, S., & Stern, M. (2003). Weight loss in relation to all cause mortality in Mexican Americans (MAs) in the San Antonio Heart Study (SAHS). In DIABETES Vol. 52 (pp. A227). LOUISIANA, NEW ORLEANS: AMER DIABETES ASSOC.
2003 Fowler, S., Hunt, K., Resendez, R., Williams, K., Lorenzo, C., Hazuda, H., & Stern, M. (2003). Persons with diabetes share in the protective effect of alcohol consumption against all-cause mortality. In DIABETES Vol. 52 (pp. A219-A220). LOUISIANA, NEW ORLEANS: AMER DIABETES ASSOC.
2002 Gallagher, J. C., Haynatzki, G., & Fowler, S. (2002). Effect of estrogen, calcitriol or the combination of both on falls and non vertebral fractures in elderly women. In JOURNAL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCH Vol. 17 (pp. S210). TEXAS, SAN ANTONIO: AMER SOC BONE & MINERAL RES.
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2002 Lehman, D., Duggirala, R., Bhandari, K., Arya, R., Fowler, S., Almasy, L., . . . Stern, M. (2002). Bivariate linkage analysis for albuminuria and mean arterial pressure in Mexican Americans. In DIABETES Vol. 51 (pp. A266). AMER DIABETES ASSOC.
2002 Arya, R., Dodd, G. D., Fowler, S., Lehman, D. M., Almasy, L., Diehl, A. K., . . . Duggirala, R. (2002). Genetics of the clinical triad of type 2 diabetes, obesity, and gallbladder disease in Mexican Americans: The New World Syndrome. In DIABETES Vol. 51 (pp. A259). AMER DIABETES ASSOC.
2001 Kawalit, I., Duggirala, R., Bhandari, K., Arya, R., Fowler, S., Pergola, P. E., . . . Abboud, H. E. (2001). Blood pressure and albuminuria are influenced by common genetic factors in Mexican Americans. In DIABETES Vol. 50 (pp. A243). AMER DIABETES ASSOC.
2001 Arya, R., Bhandari, R., Kawalitt, I., Fowler, S., Williams, K., Pergola, P. E., . . . Duggirala, R. (2001). Bivariate genetic analysis of albuminuria and obesity in Mexican Americans. In DIABETES Vol. 50 (pp. A241). AMER DIABETES ASSOC.
2001 Bhandari, K., Duggirala, R., Kawalitt, I., Arya, R., Fowler, S., Pergola, P. E., . . . Stern, M. P. (2001). Genome-wide search for albuminuria susceptibility genes in Mexican Americans. In DIABETES Vol. 50 (pp. A240-A241). AMER DIABETES ASSOC.
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1999 Gallagher, J. C., & Fowler, S. (1999). Effect of estrogen, calcitriol and a combination of estrogen and calcitriol on bone mineral density and fractures in elderly women.. In JOURNAL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCH Vol. 14 (pp. S209). AMER SOC BONE & MINERAL RES.
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1997 Davis, S., Fowler, S., & Costa, F. (1997). Antecedent increases in cortisol abolish insulin's amplification of the autonomic nervous system (ANS) response to hypoglycemia.. In DIABETES Vol. 46 (pp. 405). AMER DIABETES ASSOC.
1997 Fowler, S., Costa, F., & Davis, S. (1997). Effects of gender on counterregulatory responses to hypoglycemia in IDDM. In DIABETES Vol. 46 (pp. 67). AMER DIABETES ASSOC.
1996 Gallagher, J. C., Fowler, S., DawsonHughes, B., Dalsky, G., & Balhorn, K. (1996). Urine N-telopeptide excretion in elderly subjects. Relation to serum osteocalcin and bone mineral density.. In JOURNAL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCH Vol. 11 (pp. T568). BLACKWELL SCIENCE INC.
1995 KRALL, E. A., DAWSONHUGHES, B., FOWLER, S., GALLAGHER, J. C., & DALSKY, G. (1995). BONE-MINERAL DENSITY AND SERUM OSTEOCALCIN LEVELS IN ELDERLY MEN AND WOMEN. In JOURNAL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCH Vol. 10 (pp. S469). BLACKWELL SCIENCE PUBL INC CAMBRIDGE.
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1995 KINYAMU, H., DAWSONHUGHES, B., GALLAGHER, J. C., DALSKY, G., & FOWLER, S. (1995). MEASUREMENT OF PARATHYROID-HORMONE, OSTEOCALCIN, AND 25-HYDROXYVITAMIN-D IN NORMAL ELDERLY SUBJECTS. In JOURNAL OF BONE AND MINERAL RESEARCH Vol. 10 (pp. S364). BLACKWELL SCIENCE PUBL INC CAMBRIDGE.

Year Citation
2025 Gabriel, F., Fowler, S., & Brinkman, S. (2025). Motivation for learning review. Australia: University of South Australia.
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2025 Gabriel, F., Marrone, R., Fowler, S., & Brinkman, S. (2025). Implementing self-regulated learning in South Australian primary schools: a qualitative study of teacher and leader perspectives. Australia: University of South Australia.
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2024 Vieira, M., Devis, D., Le Cerf, T., Fowler, S., Kennedy, J., & Leonard, S. (2024). Design thinking for creative confidence. Australia: University of South Australia.
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2024 Lam, B., Marrone, R., Gabriel, F., Fowler, S., & Brinkman, S. (2024). Measuring self-regulation in the wellbeing and engagement collection - pilot study. Australia: University of South Australia.
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2023 Fowler, S., Gabriel, F., & Leonard, S. N. (2023). Co-designing the translation of the science of learning (Catalyst report #10). Australia: University of South Australia.
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2023 Inwood, K., Fowler, S., Devis, D., & Leonard, S. (2023). Improving music teacher self-efficacy (Catalyst Report #13). Australia: Univeristy of South Australia.
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2023 Devis, D., Fowler, S., Vieira, M., Giannoni, K., Gabriel, F., Kennedy, J., & Leonard, S. (2023). From insight to action: strategies for cultivating equity and empowering women in industry. Australia: University of South Australia.
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2023 Smith, L., Fowler, S., Gabriel, F., & Brinkman, S. (2023). Measuring metacognition in children and adolescents. Australia: University of South Australia.
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2023 Smith, L., Gabriel, F., Terauds, V., Fowler, S., & Brinkman, S. (2023). Interventions to improve metacognition for children and adolescents. Australia: University of South Australia.
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2022 Fowler, S., Kennedy, J., Cutting, C., Devis, D., & Leonard, S. (2022). A data summary report on the impact of a computer aided design program on the spatial reasoning and attitudes of primary school students (Catalyst report #7). Australia: University of South Australia.
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2021 Kennedy, J., Thompson, K., Fowler, S., & Leonard, S. N. (2021). A novel approach to mapping changes in student attitudes towards science and mathematics in reaction to changes to their learning environment. Australia: Curtin University.

  • Self Regulated Learning RCT, Department for Education, 19/06/2023 - 31/12/2029

  • High Achieving Teachers (HAT) Program: Phase 2 Expansion Pilots, Cwth Dept of Education, Skills & Employment, 12/09/2024 - 31/12/2028

  • Closing the loop in authentic assessment: An EFA collaborative project, Seaview High School, 03/07/2024 - 03/07/2027

  • Rapid Response Evidence Review + extension , Department for Education, 01/07/2024 - 30/06/2025

  • Self Regulation Measurement, Department for Education, 07/06/2023 - 06/06/2024

  • Rapid-Response Evidence Reviews – Metacognition Part 2, Department for Education, 01/06/2023 - 15/08/2023

  • Rapid-Response Evidence Reviews – Metacognition Part 1, Department for Education, 01/06/2023 - 07/07/2023

Courses I teach

  • EDUC 4229 STEM: A Project Based Pedagogy (2025)
  • EDUC 4229 STEM: A Project Based Pedagogy (2024)

Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name
2025 Co-Supervisor IMPLENENTING INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES ALIGNED WITH COGNITIVE LOAD THEORY AND SELF-REGULATED LEARNING: NAVIGATING TENSIONS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL LEARNING CYCLES. Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mrs Allyce Caitlyn Cole
2024 Co-Supervisor Growth is 4D: Empowering student efficacy in transferable skills, capabilities & dispositions via learning progressions and continuous growth-based feedback, coaching and metacognition. Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Part Time Mrs Louise Nicole King
2024 Co-Supervisor What makes In-service Teacher Development Effective in Pacific Island Countries? Co-Constructing a Contextually Grounded Framework for In-service Teacfher Development Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Miss Danielle Perfect

Date Role Membership Country
2023 - ongoing Member European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction -

Date Engagement Type Partner Name
2023 - ongoing Collaboration Department for Education, South Australia

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