Program Director – Health and Physical Education, Maths/Science, Faculty of Education, University of Tasmania
Vaughan Cruickshank is a Lecturer in Health and Physical Education (HPE) and is currently Program Director of the BEd(HPE) and BEd(Science/Maths) programs. He teaches a variety of practical and theoretical subjects to predominantly BEd(HPE) students and is also closely involved in the BEd(HPE) and BEd(Science/Maths) Professional Experience programs. Vaughan’s research interests include the challenges faced by male primary teachers, student centred approaches to HPE teaching, work integrated learning, and the potential use of technology to enhance HPE teaching.
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