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Biographical Details
Robert has 19 years of experience as a secondary school teacher of mathematics and science in a number of Queensland schools. He has worked in tertiary education since 2006 in the initial teacher education and enabling pathways areas. His current position is as the Pathways Coordinator in Education Futures, where his primary responsiblity is the oversight of the Enabling Pathways Course. He is widely published in relation to educational transitions and initial teacher education.
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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Enhancing Student Retention Through the Implementation of Academic Teaching and Learning Interventions
Harrington, I., Schmude, M., Whannell, R., Volpe, C. R., O'Neill, K., Adlington, R., Garrad, T.-A., Munday, H. & Guy, S., 6 Jul 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Student Success. p. 1-11Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Supporting university academics in proactive outreach to at-risk students
Schmude, M., Whannell, R., Tighe, M. & Munday, H., 1 Aug 2025, In: Australian and International Journal of Rural Education. 34, 2, p. 1-14Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Identity and Role Challenges for Academic Teams Engaging with a First-Year Transition Program
Harrington, I., Whannell, R., Garrad, T.-A., Mok, A., Bartlett-Taylor, T. & Fletcher, P., 10 Nov 2024, In: Creative Education. 15, 10, p. 2006-2018Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Preferred Learning Strategies of Tertiary Students who Experience Success: The Top Five Engagement ‘Basic Elements’ of 2021-2023
Harrington, I., Volpe, C., Adlington, R., O'Neill, K. & Whannell, R., 10 Nov 2024, Navigating the Terrain: Emerging Frontiers in Learning Spaces, Pedagogies, and Technologies. Melbourne: University of Melbourne, p. 319-329Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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The Impact of the Online Learning Readiness Self-Check survey with Australian Tertiary Enabling Students
Whannell, R., Parkes, M., Bartlett-Taylor, T. & Harrington, I., 30 May 2024, In: The Electronic Journal of e-Learning. 22, 5, p. 53-59Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Using Universal Design for Learning principles and evidence-based strategies to build academics’ capacities to enhance initial teacher education student engagement and retention in online learning.
O'Neill, K. (Speaker), Harrington, I. (Speaker), Johnston, C. (Speaker), Adlington, R. (Speaker), Bartlett-Taylor, T. (Speaker), Whannell, R. (Speaker), Grono, S. (Speaker) & Mellors, M. (Speaker)
14 Aug 2025Activity: Talk or Presentation › Keynote/Invited Presentation
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Preferred Learning Strategies of Tertiary Students who Experience Success.
O'Neill, K. (Speaker), Harrington, I. (Speaker), Johnston, C. (Speaker), Adlington, R. (Speaker) & Whannell, R. (Speaker)
6 Feb 2025Activity: Talk or Presentation › Keynote/Invited Presentation
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The Commencing Student Success Project 2021-2024: Students' top five preferred learning strategies.
Harrington, I. (Speaker), Johnston, C. (Speaker), Adlington, R. (Speaker), O'Neill, K. (Speaker) & Whannell, R. (Speaker)
2025Activity: Talk or Presentation › Presentation
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The Commencing Student Success Project (CSSP).
Harrington, I. (Speaker), O'Neill, K. (Speaker), Johnston, C. (Speaker), Adlington, R. (Speaker), Grono, S. (Speaker), Whannell, R. (Speaker), Bartlett-Taylor, T. (Speaker) & Mellors, M. (Speaker)
Jul 2024Activity: Talk or Presentation › Public Lecture, Debate or Seminar
Projects
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SMARTfarm Learning Hub: Next Generation Technologies for Agricultural Education
Gregory, S. (UNE Lead Investigator), Barwick, J. (Co-Investigator), Cosby, A. (Co-Investigator), Cowley, F. (Co-Investigator), Flavel, R. (Co-Investigator), Lamb, D. (Co-Investigator), Swain, D. (Co-Investigator), Tscharke, M. (Co-Investigator), Whannell, R. (Co-Investigator), Acuna, T. (Partner Investigator), Bailey, D. (Partner Investigator), Cullen, B. (Partner Investigator), Fasso, W. (Partner Investigator), Hardie, M. (Partner Investigator), Ingram, L. (Partner Investigator), Jensen, T. (Partner Investigator), Mohammed, C. (Partner Investigator), Nettle, R. (Partner Investigator), Rawnsley, R. (Partner Investigator) & Whelan, B. (Partner Investigator)
1/01/17 → 1/04/18
Project: Grant
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Out-of-field Teaching: Sustaining Quality Practices Across Subjects (through Deakin University)
Hobbs, L. (UNE Lead Investigator), Quinn, F. (Co-Investigator), Whannell, R. (Co-Investigator), Campbell, C. (Chief Investigator), Lyons, T. (Chief Investigator), Tytler, R. (Chief Investigator) & Vale, C. (Chief Investigator)
25/03/15 → 25/03/19
Project: Grant
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It's part of my life: engaging university and community to enhance science and mathematics education
Tobias, S. (UNE Lead Investigator), Brown, T. (Co-Investigator), Harris, A. (Co-Investigator), Reid, J. (Co-Investigator) & Whannell, R. (Co-Investigator)
1/11/13 → 31/03/17
Project: Grant