Sandra L. Williamson-Leadley

Sandra Williamson-Leadley is a Senior Lecturer and the Programme Coordinator for the GradDip/PGDip/MTchLn (Primary) in the Faculty of Education. She was a Primary school teacher for 17 years before becoming a staff member at the University of Otago College of Education and then at the University of Canterbury. She teaches Professional Learning and Inquiry papers and specializes in Technology Education and e-Learning/Digital Technologies. She is a Professional Practice Lecturer and works with undergraduate and graduate/postgraduate students. She is also a supervisor for MEd and EdD/Ph.D. students. Dr. Williamson-Leadley’s doctoral research focused on New Zealand primary school teachers' ICT professional development and classroom practices. Her other research activities have included exploring the use of tablet technology for assessment in mathematics; investigating mainstream primary teachers' use of digital technology to support their indigenous students' learning and the lessons that can be learned from teachers' use of digital technology in indigenous schools. This has also led to the development of interest in indigenous research methodologies. Her research interests include the preparation of pre-service teachers, technology education, teachers’ classroom practices using digital technology, and using digital technology to support indigenous students.

Publications

Examining Adult Learning Assumptions and Theories in Technology-Infused Communities and Professions
Examining Adult Learning Assumptions and Theories in Technology-Infused Communities and Professions
Judith E. Parker, Sandra L Williamson-Leadley. © 2023. 14 pages.
Adult learning in today's society is primarily focused on the needs of adults as they function in their communities and professions. Adult learning principles and theories...
International Journal of Adult Education and Technology (IJAET)
International Journal of Adult Education and Technology (IJAET)
Viktor Wang. Est. 2020.
The International Journal of Adult Education and Technology (IJAET) provides a global look at educational technologies for adult learners in higher education with content drawing...