Back to School
La Trobe media experts are available to discuss a wide range of topics relating to education and students return to school.
*Please contact experts directly during this for “back to school” topics. Some may not be available on all days.
Senior Lecturer Educational Psych and Pedagogy, Education
Contact: kylie.murphy@latrobe.edu.au or 0403 827 285
Kylie Murphy is an Educational Psychology academic with decades of experience as a teacher, curriculum designer and program leader.
Kylie’s topics include:
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Effective study techniques that help students reach their VCE potential
Dr Lafferty is a Lecturer within the School of Education.
Contact k.lafferty@latrobe.edu.au or 0417 313 039
Her areas of expertise are assessment, pedagogy, gifted education and gender.
Dr Lafferty’s topics include:
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Tips to make your kids super learners/get the best start to school
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How to deal with your child’s learning problems – first steps if they are falling behind in class
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Handling behavioural issues that interfere with learning
Professor Therese Keane
Assoc Dean Research Industry Engagement
Contact: T.Keane@latrobe.edu.au or 0403 457 316
For over 25 years Professor Therese Keane has been a champion for empowering girls in STEM. She has received numerous international, national and state awards.
Topics include:
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Gender imbalance in certain subjects - how this potentially impacts learning and if it discourages some students from continuing to specialise in the subject
Senior Lecturer Pedagogy and Education Futures Contact: a.maddox@latrobe.edu.au or 0417 058 571
Dr Maddox is passionate about digital literacy, investigating digital frontiers and socio-technical transformation.
Topics include:
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Impact of social media, AI and deepfake pornography on students and learning
