Dr Lou Puslednik
Lecturer
National School of Education
Areas of expertise: science education; science literacy; transformative learning; teacher professional development
Email: Louise.puslednik@acu.edu.au
Location: ACU Brisbane Campus
ORCID ID: 0000-0002-2589-1298
Dr Lou Puslednik is a Lecturer in science and mathematics education, in the National School of Education at Australian Catholic University. Her research focuses on improving the educational outcomes of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, particularly in the field of Science education.
Select publications
Journal Articles
- Puslednik, L. & Brennan, P.C. (2020). An Australian-based authentic science research programme transforms the 21st century learning of rural high school students. Australian Journal of Education, 64(2), 98-DOI: 10.1177/0004944120919890
- Trieu, P.D., Lewis, S.J., Tong, L., Ho, K., Wong, D.J., Tran, O.T.M., Puslednik, L., Black, D., & Brennan, P.C. (2021). Improving radiologist's ability in identifying particular abnormal lesions on mammograms through training test set with immediate feedback. Scientific Report, 11: https://rdcu.be/cXYlk
- Caspar, F., Copps, E., Diplas, A., Hackney, L., Jackson, K., Kearins, I., Lynch, M., McPherson, D., Pisconeri, B., Purkiss, Z., Thomas, L., Colley, B., Tapia, K., Ho, K., Trieu, P.D., Brennan, P.C., and Puslednik, L. (2020). Mammographic interpretation in Vietnam: Tailored educational strategies are needed to increase clinicians' expertise. Asian Pacific Journal of Clinical Oncology, 17: e212-eDOI: 10.1111/ajco.13436
- Puslednik, L. & Jackson, D. (2021). The architecture of insects: Intersection of Art and Science. Science Education News. 70: 31-32.
- Conference Presentations
- Puslednik, L. & Brennan, P.C. (2022). Authentic Research Mentor Programme models 21st century learning frameworks for rural science students. Transforming the Future of Education: The Role of Research. The Australian Association for Research in Education.
- Puslednik, L. & Hannrahan, J. (2018). Permeable and Fluid School Gates. UNE Grass Teacher Professional Development.
Projects
Industry Funded Studies
- 2021 - 2023 Transforming Science Learning via Authentic Research Mentor Programmes (ARMPs) Puslednik, L., Brennan, P.C., Tavakoli Taba, S., & Hooshmand, S. $35 000.
Accolades
Awards
- Choose Maths Mentoring Girls in Mathematics Award 2019 Australian Mathematical Science Foundation and BHP Foundation
Appointments
Affiliations
- Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE)
- Science Teachers Association of Queensland (STAQ)
- The Australian Assocation of Mathematics Teachers (AAMT)
Public engagement activities
- ACER Teacher Magazine contributions
- Hands-on science mentoring beneficial for rural students
- Mentoring Girls in Maths
- TICK podcast - Making Learning Real
