Publications
Books/Book Chapters
Sheffield, R. & Koul, R. (2018). Digital Mentoring: Using a Professional Learning Network to Provide Support for early career Science mentors. In S. Salehjee (Ed.), A practical guide to mentoring beginning science teachers. UK: Routledge.
Sheffield, R., Kurisunkal, J., Kohl, R., & Blackley, S. (2018). Learning to teach and teaching to learn STEM through a Makerspace Approach. In R. Kohl, G. Verma, & V. Nargund-Joshi (Eds.), Science Education in India: Philosophical, historical, and contemporary conversations New York: Springer.
O’Halloran, K. L., Tan, S., Wiebrands, M., Sheffield, R., Wignell, P., & Turner, P. (2018).The Multimodal
Classroom in the Digital Age: The Use of 360 degree Videos for Online Teaching and Learning. In H.
de Silva Joyce & S. Feez (Eds.), The Multimodal Classroom. London & New York: Routledge.
Sheffield, R. & Quinton, G. (2015). Teaching Science Concepts in Primary Schools. Perth, Australia: Lancaster Media.
Sheffield, R. & Quinton, G. (2015). Technology and Inquiry in a Science Context: Case studies of Scaffolded On-line Inquiry in Primary and Secondary classrooms. In J. Howell, N. Ostashewski, & M. Cleveland-Innes (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Optimizing K–12 Education through Online and Blended Learning. Canada: IGI Global.
Sheffield, R. (2012). Focus on Teacher Support: Considering Access for the Disabled at Gosport Community School. In L. Rennie, G. Venville, & J. Wallace (Eds.), Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Issues, Reflections and Ways Forward. New York: Routledge.
Sheffield, R. (2012). Focus on Leadership: Constructing a Model House at Mossburn. In L. Rennie, G. Venville, & J. Wallace (Eds.), Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Issues, Reflections and Ways Forward. New York: Routledge.
Edited Journals
International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education (IJISME), 23, No 3 (2015). Editors: Susan Blackley & Rachel Sheffield. http://openjournals.library.usyd.edu.au/index.php/CAL/issue/view/791
International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education (IJISME), Special Issue: STEM Revisited (in press). Guest Editors: Rachel Sheffield, Rekha Koul, Alexandra Yeung, & Susan Blackley.
International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education (IJSME), Special Issue Maker-centered Science and Mathematics Education: Learning, Teaching and Environment Design (in press). Guest Editors: Tzu-Hua Wang, Jari Lavonen, Alison Clark-Wilson, Rachel Sheffield, & Kenneth Lim.
Reports
Sheffield, R., Blackley, S., & Koul, R. (2017). Implementation and evaluation of a state-wide immersive professional learning model to support teachers to integrate digital technologies into teaching and learning. Perth, WA: School of Education, Curtin University.
Sheffield, R., Smith, J., Quinton, G., & Treagust, D. (2017). A New Way Forward for Teaching Science. Report on the Future of Teaching Science Journal. Perth, WA: School of Education, Curtin University.
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Sheffield, R., Blackley, S., & Moro, P. (2018). A professional learning model supporting teachers to integrate digital technologies. Issues in Educational Research 28(2).
Sheffield, R., Koul, R., Kurisunkal, J., & Arya, R. (2019). Using the Makerspace Approach to Develop STEM Knowledge and 21st Century Competencies in Indian Classrooms. IJSME International Journal Science Mathematics Education.
Blackley, S., Rahmawati, Y., Fitriani, E., Sheffield, R., & Koul, R. (2018). Using a Makerspace approach to engage Indonesian primary students with STEM. Issues in Educational Research, 28(1), 18–42. http://www.iier.org.au/iier28/blackley.pdf
Blackley, S., Bennett, D., & Sheffield, R. (Submitted November 2017). Pre-service teachers’ articulation of their future selves. Issues in Educational Research (IIER).
Blackley, S., Sheffield, R., Maynard, N., Koul, R., & Attar Singh, R. (Submitted August 2017). Makerspace in STEM (MIS): A community of practice. Teaching in Higher Education.
Sheffield, R., Moro, P. (2017). Outsourcing of Transformational Change; Implementing the Digital Technology Curriculum. Professional Educator Australia College of Educators (ACE).
Sheffield, R., Blackley, S., & Moro, P. (2018). A professional learning model supporting teachers to integrate digital technologies. Issues in Educational Research (IIER).
Sheffield, R., Koul, R., Blackley, S., & Maynard, N. (2017). Makerspace in STEM for girls: A physical space to develop 21st century skills. Educational Media International Journal (EMI).
Blackley, S., Bennett, D., & Sheffield, R. (2017). Purpose-built, web-based professional portfolios: Reflective, developmental and showcase. Australian Journal of Teacher Education.
Blackley, S., Sheffield, R., Maynard, N., Walker, R., & Koul, R. (2017). Makerspace and Reflective Practice: Advancing Pre-service Teachers in STEM Education. Australian Journal of Teacher Education.
Blackley, S. & Sheffield, R. (2016). ENVIRONMENT: RE-NEGOTIATING THE E IN STEM EDUCATION. Eco-thinking, 1(1). http://www.eco-thinking.org/index.php/journal/article/view/16.
Blackley, S. & Sheffield, R. (2015). Digital andragogy: A richer blend of initial teacher education in the 21st century. Issues in Educational Research, 25(4).
Sheffield, R. & Blackley, S. (2015). Appraising the E in STEM: Creative alternatives to “engineering”. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education (IJISME), Special Issue STEM 23(3).
Sheffield, R., Debozy, E., Gibson, D., Mullaney, J., & Campbell, C. (2015). Teacher education students using TPACK in science: A case study. Educational Media International Special Issue, Special Edition 53(3), 227–238.
Sheffield, R. & McIlvenny, L. (2014). Using Technology to Teach Scientific Inquiry In a Teacher Education Programme: Why Do Whales Beach Themselves? International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 22(6), 48–60.
Murcia, K., Sheffield, R., & Hackling, M. (2010). Talking about Science in Interactive Whiteboard Classrooms. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, Special Edition 4, 417–431.
Wallace, J., Sheffield, R., Venville, G., & Rennie, L. (2007). Looking back, looking forward: Re-search for integration in the middle years of schooling. Australian Educational Researcher, Special Edition, 29–49.
Venville, G., Sheffield, R., Rennie, L., & Wallace, J. (2007) The Writing on the Wall: The Effect of Classroom Context on the Implementation of, and Learning within Integrated, Community-based Science Projects. Journal of Research in Science Teaching.
Conference Presentations
Keynote
Sheffield, R. & Moro, P. (2017). Lets DREAM: Delivering a sustainable approach to building a Digital Technologies story through a long term, action research approach to professional learning. Paper presented at the The Digital Curriculum Conference, The University Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, 28 October 2017.
Sheffield R., Blackley, S., Koul, R., Rahmawati, Y., & Fitriani, E. (2017). Engaging Students in a Makerspace Approach: Analysing Australian and Indonesian Primary Students’ Engagement and the Application of STEM Knowledge. Eighth International Conference on Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (9th SMTE), Kota Kinabulu, Sabah, Malaysia, 7–11 November 2017.
Sheffield, R., Blackley, S., & Moro, P. (2017). Leading the DREAM: Creating and Sustaining STEM in the Classroom. Eighth International Conference on Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (9th SMTE), Kota Kinabulu, Sabah, Malaysia, 7–11 November 2017.
Sheffield, R., Blackley, S., Bennett, D., (2017). Who are we? Identity of STEM educators. Paper presented at the Australia Conference Science and Mathematics Education, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, 5–7 October 2017.
Sheffield, R., Blackburn, B., McBeath, F., Moro, P., & Blackley, S. (2017). Let’s DREAM: The Future of STEM. 2017 STEM Education Conference. MAWA STAWA, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, 7–8 October 2017.
Moro, P. & Sheffield, R. (2017). Let’s DREAM: The Future of STEM through a distributed professional network. Future Focused Learning Inspiring students in STEM and beyond, Penrhos College, Perth, Western Australia,18 August 2017.
Sheffield, R., Moro, P., & Blackley, S. (2017). Art of DREAMING. Department of Education STEM Expo, Perth, Western Australia, 14 August 2017.
Sheffield, R., Moro, P., & Blackley, S. (2017). A Professional Learning Model supporting Teachers to integrate Digital Technologies. International Society of Technology Education, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 25–28 June 2017.
Blackley, S., Bennett, D., & Sheffield, R. (2017). Developing workforce capacity in pre-service teachers: Examining present and possible future selves. Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia, Sydney, New South Wales, 1–3 July 2017.
Blackley, S., Bennett, D., & Sheffield, R. (2017). Using a Makerspace Approach: An Opportunity for Developing Undergraduate Students’ Reflective Practice and Professional Identity. Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia, Sydney, New South Wales, 1–3 July 2017.
Koul, R., Sheffield, R., Blackley, S, & Maynard, N. (2017). Makerspace in STEM for girls: A physical space to develop 21st century skills. National Association Research in Science Teaching, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 22–25 April 2017.
Maynard, N., Sheffield, R., Bennett, D., Blackley, S. & Koul, R. (2017). STEM Makerspace—an opportunity for developing students’ reflective practice and professional identity. Paper presented at the Annual Teaching and Learning Forum, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia.
Blackley, S., Sheffield, R., Koul, R., & Maynard, N. (2016). Engaging girls in STEM: Primary school students, pre-service teachers and engineering students working together using Makerspaces. Research in Education (AARE) Conference, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Victoria, 28 November–2 December 2016 (conference proceedings).
Bennett, D., Blackley, S., & Sheffield, R. (2016). Assembling identity: Digital portfolios, photographs, drawings and textual narratives in pre-service teacher development. Presented at BIBAC 2016 International Conference: 'Building Interdisciplinary Bridges Across Cultures’, Cambridge University, Cambridge, England.
Sheffield, R., Blackley, S., Koul, R., Maynard, N., Fairhurst, N., Rowe, D., Murachami, M., De Souza, S. & Forman, R. (2016). Self-authorship to Create and Shape the Identity of Women in STEM. Paper presented at the Australia Conference Science & Mathematics Education, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 1–3 October 2017.
Blackley, S,, Sheffield, R., Koul, R., Maynard, N., Fairhurst, N., Rowe, D., Murachami, M., De Souza, S. & Forman, R. (2016). Using Makerspaces to foster authentic stem engagement. Paper presented at the Australia Conference Science and Mathematics Education, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 1–3 October 2016.
Blackley, S., Sheffield, R., Koul, R., Maynard, N. (2016). Understanding the essence(s) of port-folio-based learning: Evidence-based digital portfolios to enhance employability and support developing professional identity. Paper presented at the AAEEBL Association for Authentic, Experiential and Evidence-Based Learning, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Sheffield, R., & Blackley, S. (2016). Makerspace in STEM (MIS) for girls: An Exploratory Study. Proceedings of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference and Expo, Denver, Colorado, USA (conference proceedings).
Sheffield, R., Blackley, S., & Bennett, D. (2016). Enhancing work readiness and developing professional identity through personalised, standards-based digital portfolios. In M. Davis & A. Goody (Eds.), Research and Development in Higher Education: The Shape of Higher Education, 39 (pp 300–306). Fremantle, Western Australia, 4–7 July 2016 (conference proceedings).
Sheffield, R., Blackley, S., Koul, R., Maynard, N. (2016). The Makerspace: linking Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology to improve pre-service teachers’ work readiness and create communities of practice. Paper presented at the Annual Teaching and Learning Forum, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia.
Sheffield, R., Blackley, S., Koul, R., & Maynard, N. (2016). STEM in Makerspace: The Final Frontier. Paper presented at the Primary Science Conference, East Perth, Western Australia.
Bennett, D., Blackley, S., & Sheffield, R. (2015). Rethinking employability: Enhancing learning and work readiness through individual, customised and lifelong digital portfolios. Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference, University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, 29 November–3 December 2015.
Blackley, S. & Sheffield, R. (2015). Appraising the E in STEM: Creative alternatives to 'engineering'. Eighth International Conference on Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (8th SMTE), Jakarta, Java, Indonesia, 21–24 November 2015.
Blackley, S. & Sheffield, R. (2015). Digital Andragogy: A new approach to higher education in a digital context. Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference, University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, 29 November–3 December 2015.
Blackley, S. & Sheffield, R. (2015). Re-Imagining the 'E' in STEM Education. Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference, University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, 29 November–3 December 2015.
Blackley, S. & Sheffield, R. (2015 ). Digital Andragogy: A 21st Century approach to tertiary education. Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE), Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, 29 November–2 December 2015.
Debozy, E., Walker, R., & Sheffield, R. (2015 ). Teacher educators' understanding and use of TPACK: Consensus or conflict? Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference, University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, 29 November–3 December 2015.
Sheffield, R. & Blackley, S. (2015 ). E for Enquiy in STEM Education. Eighth International Conference on Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (8th SMTE), Jakarta, Java, Indonesia, 21–24 November 2015.
Sheffield, R., Dobozy, E., Gibson, D., Mullaney, J., & Campbell, C. (2014). Teaching with TPACK: A case study of pre-service science education. Paper presented at the 64th ICEM/AgriaMedia Conference 2014, Eger, Hungary.
Quinton, G. & Sheffield, R. (2014). Learning by Linking Science Inquiry and ICT Capabilities in a Middle School Classroom. Paper presented at the CONASTA Conference of the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA), Adelaide University, Adelaide, South Australia.
Sheffield, R., Quinton, G., & McIlvenny, L. (2014). Save the Sharks; investigating real life inquiry problems to improve primary pre-service teachers’ confidence in science and the inquiry process in an on-line space. Paper presented at the Australasian Science Education Research Association (ASERA), Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria.
Sheffield, R. & McIlvenny, L. (2014). Exploring the Boundaries of Science Inquiry, Sustainability and ICT. Paper presented at the Teaching and Learning Forum, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia.
Sheffield, R., McIlvenny, L., & Quinton, G. (2014). Making Friends with a Voki. Paper presented at the Primary Science Conference, The Vines Resort, Perth, Western Australia.
Sheffield, R. & McIlvenny, L. (2013). Why do Whales Beach themselves? Science Inquiry using Technology. Paper presented at the ICASE 2013 World Conference on Science and Technology Education, Kuching, Borneo.
Sheffield, R. & Murcia, K. (2010). Travelling with teachers: Action learning about Interactive Whiteboards and Discourse in Primary Science. Paper presented at the CONASTA Conference of Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA), Sydney, New South Wales.
Murcia, K. & Sheffield, R. (2010). Interrogating the impact of interactive whiteboard technology on science discourse. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Australasian Science Education Research Association (ASERA), Port Stephen, Victoria.
Murcia, K., Sheffield, R., & Hackling, M. (2009). A framework for interrogating the impact of interactive whiteboard technology on classroom discourse. Paper presented at the 18th Annual Teaching and Learning Forum, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia.
Murcia, K. & Sheffield, R. (2009). Interactive whiteboard strategies for scaffolding discourse in the primary science classroom. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Australasian Science Education Research Association (ASERA), Geelong, Victoria, 2–5 July 2009.
Murcia, K. & Sheffield, R. (2009). Interactive whiteboard strategies for scaffolding discourse in the primary science classroom. Paper presented at the CONASTA Conference of Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA), Launceston, Tasmania, 6–8 July 2009.
Sheffield, R. & Murcia, K. (2009). What impact does Interactive Whiteboard technology have on teachers’ practice and the nature of the discourse in the primary science classroom? Paper presented at the International Science Education Conference, Singapore, 24–26 November 2009.
Venville, G., Sheffield, R., & Rennie, L. (2008). Implementation of an Integrated, Community-based Science Project: Balancing Civic Responsibility and Subject Specialization. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association (AERA), New York, USA, 24–28 March 2008.
Sheffield, R., Venville, G., & Rennie, L. (2007). Learning Communities or Science Classrooms? A comparative case study of science learning. Paper prepared for the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, USA, April 2007.
Sheffield, R., Venville, G., & Rennie, L. (2007). Exploring the attributes that enable and inhibit the implementation of an integrated curriculum in a middle school science classroom [synopsis]. In G. Venville & V. Dawson (Eds.), Proceedings of CONASTA 56 and ICASE 2007 World Conference on Science and Technology Education (pp. 385–390). Perth: Science Teachers’ Association of Western Australia (conference proceedings).
Sheffield, R., Morris, M., & Pearson, J. (2007). Pre Service Teachers Concerns and Understanding as Related to their Ability to Perform Rich Tasks [synopsis]. In G. Venville & V. Dawson (Eds.), Proceedings of CONASTA 56 and ICASE 2007 World Conference on Science and Technology Education. Perth: Science Teachers’ Association of Western Australia (ASTA) (conference proceedings).
Rennie, L., Sheffield, R., Venville, G., Evans, R., & Koul, R. (April, 2007). Learning about Ecological Diversity in Urban Wetlands: A Scientific Literacy Perspective. Paper prepared for the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, USA, April 2007.
Rennie, L., Sheffield, R., & Venville, G. (2007). The Impact of an Integrated Curriculum on Student Attitudes about Science and Learning of Electricity Concepts. Paper presented at the Australian Association of Research in Education Conference, Fremantle, Western Australia, 25–29 November 2007.
Venville, G., Sheffield, R., Rennie, L. & Wallace, J. (2006). The Effect of School Context on Curriculum Integration in Community-based Projects. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, USA, 7–11 April 2006.
Rennie, L., Sheffield, R., Koul, R., & Evans, R. (2006). Evaluating Professional Development Offered by Informal Science Institutions: Issues and Implications. Paper prepared for the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Francisco, USA, April 2006.
Venville, G., Cole, J., Edmunds, J., & Sheffield, R. (2006). The Impact of Curriculum Integration on Motivation, Meaning and Management in the Middle Years. Paper prepared for the Annual Middle Years Conference, Perth, Western Australia, May 2006.
Sheffield, R., Rennie, L., & Venville, G. (2006). Attitudes and perceptions about science in community projects: A comparison of results from three schools. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Australasian Science Education Research Association, Canberra, Australia, 5–8 July 2006.
Rennie, L., Mayne, F., Evans, R., & Sheffield, R. (2006). Do-It-Yourself Science Kits: Do They Really Make a Difference to Science Teaching and Learning. Paper prepared for the Annual Meeting of the Australian Association of Research in Education, Canberra, Australia, July 2006.
Rennie, L., Sheffield, R., Venville, G., & Wallace, J. (2005). Ripples and Tsunamis to Curriculum Integration: A Comparative Case Study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Australian Association of Research in Education, Parramatta, New South Wales.
Sheffield, R., Rennie, L., Venville, G., & Wallace, J. (2005). Re-Search for Integration: Integration in secondary classrooms in Western Australia. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Australian Science Educators in Research Association, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Sheffield, R., Goodrum, D., & Hackling, M. (2004). Mapping Changes in Teachers’ Practice during Collaborative Australian Secondary Science Program (CASSP). Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Australian Science Educators in Research Association (ASERA), Armidale, New South Wales.
Goodrum, D., Hackling, M., & Sheffield, R. (2004). Collaborative Australian Secondary Science Program (CASSP). Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Vancouver, USA.
Presentations at State Research Conferences
Sheffield, R., Rennie, L., Venville, G. & Wallace, J. (2005). Analysing Students’ Mind Maps. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Western Australian Science Education Research Association, Perth, Western Australia.
Sheffield, R. & Morris, M. (2005). Taking students behind the scenes in Science Education: Using the 5 E’s Instructional Model to scaffold Scientific Literacy to 3rd Year Pre-Service teachers. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Western Australian Science Education Research Association, Perth, Western Australia.
Sheffield, R., Goodrum, D., & Hackling, M. (2004). Evaluating teacher professional learning experiences during the Collaborative Australian Secondary Science Program (CASSP). Western Australian Institute for Educational Research 20th Annual Research Forum at Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia.
Sheffield, R., Rennie, L., Venville, G. & Wallace, J. (2004). Science, Mathematics and Technology: A Re-Search for integration. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Western Australian Science Education Research Association, Perth, Western Australia.
Sheffield, R., Rennie, L., Belohlawek, J., Fleay, P., Irvin, E., Nicholls, N., & Smith, N. (2004). The Success of Slimy Wonders: An Evaluation of Professional Development Programs at Scitech. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Western Australian Science Education Research Association, Perth, Western Australia.
Sheffield, R., Goodrum, D., & Hackling, M. (2004). Evaluating Teacher Professional Learning Experiences during the Collaborative Australian Secondary Science Program (CASSP). Poster presented at the annual conference of the Western Australian Science Education Research Association, Perth, Western Australia.
Sheffield, R. & Koul, R. (2018). Digital Mentoring: Using a Professional Learning Network to Provide Support for early career Science mentors. In S. Salehjee (Ed.), A practical guide to mentoring beginning science teachers. UK: Routledge.
Sheffield, R., Kurisunkal, J., Kohl, R., & Blackley, S. (2018). Learning to teach and teaching to learn STEM through a Makerspace Approach. In R. Kohl, G. Verma, & V. Nargund-Joshi (Eds.), Science Education in India: Philosophical, historical, and contemporary conversations New York: Springer.
O’Halloran, K. L., Tan, S., Wiebrands, M., Sheffield, R., Wignell, P., & Turner, P. (2018).The Multimodal
Classroom in the Digital Age: The Use of 360 degree Videos for Online Teaching and Learning. In H.
de Silva Joyce & S. Feez (Eds.), The Multimodal Classroom. London & New York: Routledge.
Sheffield, R. & Quinton, G. (2015). Teaching Science Concepts in Primary Schools. Perth, Australia: Lancaster Media.
Sheffield, R. & Quinton, G. (2015). Technology and Inquiry in a Science Context: Case studies of Scaffolded On-line Inquiry in Primary and Secondary classrooms. In J. Howell, N. Ostashewski, & M. Cleveland-Innes (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Optimizing K–12 Education through Online and Blended Learning. Canada: IGI Global.
Sheffield, R. (2012). Focus on Teacher Support: Considering Access for the Disabled at Gosport Community School. In L. Rennie, G. Venville, & J. Wallace (Eds.), Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Issues, Reflections and Ways Forward. New York: Routledge.
Sheffield, R. (2012). Focus on Leadership: Constructing a Model House at Mossburn. In L. Rennie, G. Venville, & J. Wallace (Eds.), Integrating Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Issues, Reflections and Ways Forward. New York: Routledge.
Edited Journals
International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education (IJISME), 23, No 3 (2015). Editors: Susan Blackley & Rachel Sheffield. http://openjournals.library.usyd.edu.au/index.php/CAL/issue/view/791
International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education (IJISME), Special Issue: STEM Revisited (in press). Guest Editors: Rachel Sheffield, Rekha Koul, Alexandra Yeung, & Susan Blackley.
International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education (IJSME), Special Issue Maker-centered Science and Mathematics Education: Learning, Teaching and Environment Design (in press). Guest Editors: Tzu-Hua Wang, Jari Lavonen, Alison Clark-Wilson, Rachel Sheffield, & Kenneth Lim.
Reports
Sheffield, R., Blackley, S., & Koul, R. (2017). Implementation and evaluation of a state-wide immersive professional learning model to support teachers to integrate digital technologies into teaching and learning. Perth, WA: School of Education, Curtin University.
Sheffield, R., Smith, J., Quinton, G., & Treagust, D. (2017). A New Way Forward for Teaching Science. Report on the Future of Teaching Science Journal. Perth, WA: School of Education, Curtin University.
Peer Reviewed Journal Articles
Sheffield, R., Blackley, S., & Moro, P. (2018). A professional learning model supporting teachers to integrate digital technologies. Issues in Educational Research 28(2).
Sheffield, R., Koul, R., Kurisunkal, J., & Arya, R. (2019). Using the Makerspace Approach to Develop STEM Knowledge and 21st Century Competencies in Indian Classrooms. IJSME International Journal Science Mathematics Education.
Blackley, S., Rahmawati, Y., Fitriani, E., Sheffield, R., & Koul, R. (2018). Using a Makerspace approach to engage Indonesian primary students with STEM. Issues in Educational Research, 28(1), 18–42. http://www.iier.org.au/iier28/blackley.pdf
Blackley, S., Bennett, D., & Sheffield, R. (Submitted November 2017). Pre-service teachers’ articulation of their future selves. Issues in Educational Research (IIER).
Blackley, S., Sheffield, R., Maynard, N., Koul, R., & Attar Singh, R. (Submitted August 2017). Makerspace in STEM (MIS): A community of practice. Teaching in Higher Education.
Sheffield, R., Moro, P. (2017). Outsourcing of Transformational Change; Implementing the Digital Technology Curriculum. Professional Educator Australia College of Educators (ACE).
Sheffield, R., Blackley, S., & Moro, P. (2018). A professional learning model supporting teachers to integrate digital technologies. Issues in Educational Research (IIER).
Sheffield, R., Koul, R., Blackley, S., & Maynard, N. (2017). Makerspace in STEM for girls: A physical space to develop 21st century skills. Educational Media International Journal (EMI).
Blackley, S., Bennett, D., & Sheffield, R. (2017). Purpose-built, web-based professional portfolios: Reflective, developmental and showcase. Australian Journal of Teacher Education.
Blackley, S., Sheffield, R., Maynard, N., Walker, R., & Koul, R. (2017). Makerspace and Reflective Practice: Advancing Pre-service Teachers in STEM Education. Australian Journal of Teacher Education.
Blackley, S. & Sheffield, R. (2016). ENVIRONMENT: RE-NEGOTIATING THE E IN STEM EDUCATION. Eco-thinking, 1(1). http://www.eco-thinking.org/index.php/journal/article/view/16.
Blackley, S. & Sheffield, R. (2015). Digital andragogy: A richer blend of initial teacher education in the 21st century. Issues in Educational Research, 25(4).
Sheffield, R. & Blackley, S. (2015). Appraising the E in STEM: Creative alternatives to “engineering”. International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education (IJISME), Special Issue STEM 23(3).
Sheffield, R., Debozy, E., Gibson, D., Mullaney, J., & Campbell, C. (2015). Teacher education students using TPACK in science: A case study. Educational Media International Special Issue, Special Edition 53(3), 227–238.
Sheffield, R. & McIlvenny, L. (2014). Using Technology to Teach Scientific Inquiry In a Teacher Education Programme: Why Do Whales Beach Themselves? International Journal of Innovation in Science and Mathematics Education, 22(6), 48–60.
Murcia, K., Sheffield, R., & Hackling, M. (2010). Talking about Science in Interactive Whiteboard Classrooms. Australasian Journal of Educational Technology, Special Edition 4, 417–431.
Wallace, J., Sheffield, R., Venville, G., & Rennie, L. (2007). Looking back, looking forward: Re-search for integration in the middle years of schooling. Australian Educational Researcher, Special Edition, 29–49.
Venville, G., Sheffield, R., Rennie, L., & Wallace, J. (2007) The Writing on the Wall: The Effect of Classroom Context on the Implementation of, and Learning within Integrated, Community-based Science Projects. Journal of Research in Science Teaching.
Conference Presentations
Keynote
Sheffield, R. & Moro, P. (2017). Lets DREAM: Delivering a sustainable approach to building a Digital Technologies story through a long term, action research approach to professional learning. Paper presented at the The Digital Curriculum Conference, The University Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, 28 October 2017.
Sheffield R., Blackley, S., Koul, R., Rahmawati, Y., & Fitriani, E. (2017). Engaging Students in a Makerspace Approach: Analysing Australian and Indonesian Primary Students’ Engagement and the Application of STEM Knowledge. Eighth International Conference on Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (9th SMTE), Kota Kinabulu, Sabah, Malaysia, 7–11 November 2017.
Sheffield, R., Blackley, S., & Moro, P. (2017). Leading the DREAM: Creating and Sustaining STEM in the Classroom. Eighth International Conference on Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (9th SMTE), Kota Kinabulu, Sabah, Malaysia, 7–11 November 2017.
Sheffield, R., Blackley, S., Bennett, D., (2017). Who are we? Identity of STEM educators. Paper presented at the Australia Conference Science and Mathematics Education, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, 5–7 October 2017.
Sheffield, R., Blackburn, B., McBeath, F., Moro, P., & Blackley, S. (2017). Let’s DREAM: The Future of STEM. 2017 STEM Education Conference. MAWA STAWA, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, 7–8 October 2017.
Moro, P. & Sheffield, R. (2017). Let’s DREAM: The Future of STEM through a distributed professional network. Future Focused Learning Inspiring students in STEM and beyond, Penrhos College, Perth, Western Australia,18 August 2017.
Sheffield, R., Moro, P., & Blackley, S. (2017). Art of DREAMING. Department of Education STEM Expo, Perth, Western Australia, 14 August 2017.
Sheffield, R., Moro, P., & Blackley, S. (2017). A Professional Learning Model supporting Teachers to integrate Digital Technologies. International Society of Technology Education, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 25–28 June 2017.
Blackley, S., Bennett, D., & Sheffield, R. (2017). Developing workforce capacity in pre-service teachers: Examining present and possible future selves. Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia, Sydney, New South Wales, 1–3 July 2017.
Blackley, S., Bennett, D., & Sheffield, R. (2017). Using a Makerspace Approach: An Opportunity for Developing Undergraduate Students’ Reflective Practice and Professional Identity. Higher Education Research and Development Society of Australasia, Sydney, New South Wales, 1–3 July 2017.
Koul, R., Sheffield, R., Blackley, S, & Maynard, N. (2017). Makerspace in STEM for girls: A physical space to develop 21st century skills. National Association Research in Science Teaching, San Antonio, Texas, USA, 22–25 April 2017.
Maynard, N., Sheffield, R., Bennett, D., Blackley, S. & Koul, R. (2017). STEM Makerspace—an opportunity for developing students’ reflective practice and professional identity. Paper presented at the Annual Teaching and Learning Forum, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia.
Blackley, S., Sheffield, R., Koul, R., & Maynard, N. (2016). Engaging girls in STEM: Primary school students, pre-service teachers and engineering students working together using Makerspaces. Research in Education (AARE) Conference, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne, Victoria, 28 November–2 December 2016 (conference proceedings).
Bennett, D., Blackley, S., & Sheffield, R. (2016). Assembling identity: Digital portfolios, photographs, drawings and textual narratives in pre-service teacher development. Presented at BIBAC 2016 International Conference: 'Building Interdisciplinary Bridges Across Cultures’, Cambridge University, Cambridge, England.
Sheffield, R., Blackley, S., Koul, R., Maynard, N., Fairhurst, N., Rowe, D., Murachami, M., De Souza, S. & Forman, R. (2016). Self-authorship to Create and Shape the Identity of Women in STEM. Paper presented at the Australia Conference Science & Mathematics Education, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 1–3 October 2017.
Blackley, S,, Sheffield, R., Koul, R., Maynard, N., Fairhurst, N., Rowe, D., Murachami, M., De Souza, S. & Forman, R. (2016). Using Makerspaces to foster authentic stem engagement. Paper presented at the Australia Conference Science and Mathematics Education, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, 1–3 October 2016.
Blackley, S., Sheffield, R., Koul, R., Maynard, N. (2016). Understanding the essence(s) of port-folio-based learning: Evidence-based digital portfolios to enhance employability and support developing professional identity. Paper presented at the AAEEBL Association for Authentic, Experiential and Evidence-Based Learning, Edinburgh, Scotland.
Sheffield, R., & Blackley, S. (2016). Makerspace in STEM (MIS) for girls: An Exploratory Study. Proceedings of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference and Expo, Denver, Colorado, USA (conference proceedings).
Sheffield, R., Blackley, S., & Bennett, D. (2016). Enhancing work readiness and developing professional identity through personalised, standards-based digital portfolios. In M. Davis & A. Goody (Eds.), Research and Development in Higher Education: The Shape of Higher Education, 39 (pp 300–306). Fremantle, Western Australia, 4–7 July 2016 (conference proceedings).
Sheffield, R., Blackley, S., Koul, R., Maynard, N. (2016). The Makerspace: linking Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology to improve pre-service teachers’ work readiness and create communities of practice. Paper presented at the Annual Teaching and Learning Forum, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia.
Sheffield, R., Blackley, S., Koul, R., & Maynard, N. (2016). STEM in Makerspace: The Final Frontier. Paper presented at the Primary Science Conference, East Perth, Western Australia.
Bennett, D., Blackley, S., & Sheffield, R. (2015). Rethinking employability: Enhancing learning and work readiness through individual, customised and lifelong digital portfolios. Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference, University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, 29 November–3 December 2015.
Blackley, S. & Sheffield, R. (2015). Appraising the E in STEM: Creative alternatives to 'engineering'. Eighth International Conference on Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (8th SMTE), Jakarta, Java, Indonesia, 21–24 November 2015.
Blackley, S. & Sheffield, R. (2015). Digital Andragogy: A new approach to higher education in a digital context. Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference, University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, 29 November–3 December 2015.
Blackley, S. & Sheffield, R. (2015). Re-Imagining the 'E' in STEM Education. Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference, University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, 29 November–3 December 2015.
Blackley, S. & Sheffield, R. (2015 ). Digital Andragogy: A 21st Century approach to tertiary education. Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education (ASCILITE), Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia, 29 November–2 December 2015.
Debozy, E., Walker, R., & Sheffield, R. (2015 ). Teacher educators' understanding and use of TPACK: Consensus or conflict? Australian Association for Research in Education (AARE) Conference, University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle, Western Australia, 29 November–3 December 2015.
Sheffield, R. & Blackley, S. (2015 ). E for Enquiy in STEM Education. Eighth International Conference on Science, Mathematics and Technology Education (8th SMTE), Jakarta, Java, Indonesia, 21–24 November 2015.
Sheffield, R., Dobozy, E., Gibson, D., Mullaney, J., & Campbell, C. (2014). Teaching with TPACK: A case study of pre-service science education. Paper presented at the 64th ICEM/AgriaMedia Conference 2014, Eger, Hungary.
Quinton, G. & Sheffield, R. (2014). Learning by Linking Science Inquiry and ICT Capabilities in a Middle School Classroom. Paper presented at the CONASTA Conference of the Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA), Adelaide University, Adelaide, South Australia.
Sheffield, R., Quinton, G., & McIlvenny, L. (2014). Save the Sharks; investigating real life inquiry problems to improve primary pre-service teachers’ confidence in science and the inquiry process in an on-line space. Paper presented at the Australasian Science Education Research Association (ASERA), Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria.
Sheffield, R. & McIlvenny, L. (2014). Exploring the Boundaries of Science Inquiry, Sustainability and ICT. Paper presented at the Teaching and Learning Forum, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia.
Sheffield, R., McIlvenny, L., & Quinton, G. (2014). Making Friends with a Voki. Paper presented at the Primary Science Conference, The Vines Resort, Perth, Western Australia.
Sheffield, R. & McIlvenny, L. (2013). Why do Whales Beach themselves? Science Inquiry using Technology. Paper presented at the ICASE 2013 World Conference on Science and Technology Education, Kuching, Borneo.
Sheffield, R. & Murcia, K. (2010). Travelling with teachers: Action learning about Interactive Whiteboards and Discourse in Primary Science. Paper presented at the CONASTA Conference of Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA), Sydney, New South Wales.
Murcia, K. & Sheffield, R. (2010). Interrogating the impact of interactive whiteboard technology on science discourse. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Australasian Science Education Research Association (ASERA), Port Stephen, Victoria.
Murcia, K., Sheffield, R., & Hackling, M. (2009). A framework for interrogating the impact of interactive whiteboard technology on classroom discourse. Paper presented at the 18th Annual Teaching and Learning Forum, Curtin University, Perth, Western Australia.
Murcia, K. & Sheffield, R. (2009). Interactive whiteboard strategies for scaffolding discourse in the primary science classroom. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Australasian Science Education Research Association (ASERA), Geelong, Victoria, 2–5 July 2009.
Murcia, K. & Sheffield, R. (2009). Interactive whiteboard strategies for scaffolding discourse in the primary science classroom. Paper presented at the CONASTA Conference of Australian Science Teachers Association (ASTA), Launceston, Tasmania, 6–8 July 2009.
Sheffield, R. & Murcia, K. (2009). What impact does Interactive Whiteboard technology have on teachers’ practice and the nature of the discourse in the primary science classroom? Paper presented at the International Science Education Conference, Singapore, 24–26 November 2009.
Venville, G., Sheffield, R., & Rennie, L. (2008). Implementation of an Integrated, Community-based Science Project: Balancing Civic Responsibility and Subject Specialization. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association (AERA), New York, USA, 24–28 March 2008.
Sheffield, R., Venville, G., & Rennie, L. (2007). Learning Communities or Science Classrooms? A comparative case study of science learning. Paper prepared for the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, USA, April 2007.
Sheffield, R., Venville, G., & Rennie, L. (2007). Exploring the attributes that enable and inhibit the implementation of an integrated curriculum in a middle school science classroom [synopsis]. In G. Venville & V. Dawson (Eds.), Proceedings of CONASTA 56 and ICASE 2007 World Conference on Science and Technology Education (pp. 385–390). Perth: Science Teachers’ Association of Western Australia (conference proceedings).
Sheffield, R., Morris, M., & Pearson, J. (2007). Pre Service Teachers Concerns and Understanding as Related to their Ability to Perform Rich Tasks [synopsis]. In G. Venville & V. Dawson (Eds.), Proceedings of CONASTA 56 and ICASE 2007 World Conference on Science and Technology Education. Perth: Science Teachers’ Association of Western Australia (ASTA) (conference proceedings).
Rennie, L., Sheffield, R., Venville, G., Evans, R., & Koul, R. (April, 2007). Learning about Ecological Diversity in Urban Wetlands: A Scientific Literacy Perspective. Paper prepared for the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, New Orleans, USA, April 2007.
Rennie, L., Sheffield, R., & Venville, G. (2007). The Impact of an Integrated Curriculum on Student Attitudes about Science and Learning of Electricity Concepts. Paper presented at the Australian Association of Research in Education Conference, Fremantle, Western Australia, 25–29 November 2007.
Venville, G., Sheffield, R., Rennie, L. & Wallace, J. (2006). The Effect of School Context on Curriculum Integration in Community-based Projects. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Education Research Association (AERA), San Francisco, USA, 7–11 April 2006.
Rennie, L., Sheffield, R., Koul, R., & Evans, R. (2006). Evaluating Professional Development Offered by Informal Science Institutions: Issues and Implications. Paper prepared for the Annual Meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, San Francisco, USA, April 2006.
Venville, G., Cole, J., Edmunds, J., & Sheffield, R. (2006). The Impact of Curriculum Integration on Motivation, Meaning and Management in the Middle Years. Paper prepared for the Annual Middle Years Conference, Perth, Western Australia, May 2006.
Sheffield, R., Rennie, L., & Venville, G. (2006). Attitudes and perceptions about science in community projects: A comparison of results from three schools. Paper presented at the annual conference of the Australasian Science Education Research Association, Canberra, Australia, 5–8 July 2006.
Rennie, L., Mayne, F., Evans, R., & Sheffield, R. (2006). Do-It-Yourself Science Kits: Do They Really Make a Difference to Science Teaching and Learning. Paper prepared for the Annual Meeting of the Australian Association of Research in Education, Canberra, Australia, July 2006.
Rennie, L., Sheffield, R., Venville, G., & Wallace, J. (2005). Ripples and Tsunamis to Curriculum Integration: A Comparative Case Study. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Australian Association of Research in Education, Parramatta, New South Wales.
Sheffield, R., Rennie, L., Venville, G., & Wallace, J. (2005). Re-Search for Integration: Integration in secondary classrooms in Western Australia. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Australian Science Educators in Research Association, Hamilton, New Zealand.
Sheffield, R., Goodrum, D., & Hackling, M. (2004). Mapping Changes in Teachers’ Practice during Collaborative Australian Secondary Science Program (CASSP). Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Australian Science Educators in Research Association (ASERA), Armidale, New South Wales.
Goodrum, D., Hackling, M., & Sheffield, R. (2004). Collaborative Australian Secondary Science Program (CASSP). Paper presented at the annual meeting of the National Association for Research in Science Teaching, Vancouver, USA.
Presentations at State Research Conferences
Sheffield, R., Rennie, L., Venville, G. & Wallace, J. (2005). Analysing Students’ Mind Maps. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Western Australian Science Education Research Association, Perth, Western Australia.
Sheffield, R. & Morris, M. (2005). Taking students behind the scenes in Science Education: Using the 5 E’s Instructional Model to scaffold Scientific Literacy to 3rd Year Pre-Service teachers. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Western Australian Science Education Research Association, Perth, Western Australia.
Sheffield, R., Goodrum, D., & Hackling, M. (2004). Evaluating teacher professional learning experiences during the Collaborative Australian Secondary Science Program (CASSP). Western Australian Institute for Educational Research 20th Annual Research Forum at Edith Cowan University, Perth, Western Australia.
Sheffield, R., Rennie, L., Venville, G. & Wallace, J. (2004). Science, Mathematics and Technology: A Re-Search for integration. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Western Australian Science Education Research Association, Perth, Western Australia.
Sheffield, R., Rennie, L., Belohlawek, J., Fleay, P., Irvin, E., Nicholls, N., & Smith, N. (2004). The Success of Slimy Wonders: An Evaluation of Professional Development Programs at Scitech. Poster presented at the annual conference of the Western Australian Science Education Research Association, Perth, Western Australia.
Sheffield, R., Goodrum, D., & Hackling, M. (2004). Evaluating Teacher Professional Learning Experiences during the Collaborative Australian Secondary Science Program (CASSP). Poster presented at the annual conference of the Western Australian Science Education Research Association, Perth, Western Australia.