Sharon Tindall-Ford

Sharon is an Associate Professor in Education at the University of Wollongong, her research has focused on making a positive change for school students, pre and in-service teachers. Her work in cognitive load theory (CLT) has investigated how CLT effects of modality, imagination and self -management can inform teachers instructional design to support student learning. Her more recent research has focused on two key inter-related areas: educational policy and school leader professional development, with a specific focus on school middle leaders and the development of social emotional educational leadership.<br>Sharon is a member of the Faculty of Social Sciences research group - Centre for Higher Education Research, Innovation and Impact (CHERII), this research group focuses on the investigation of higher education issues relating to student equity, the student learning experience, teacher design practices, discipline specific pedagogy, and teacher education. Educational administration, management and leadership; Educational psychology; Teacher education and professional development of educators