Email: | m.gamble@ecu.edu.au |
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Maria is a Lecturer in the School of Education.
Maria is an educator, researcher, and lecturer in dance and health and physical education (HPE) with extensive experience across secondary and tertiary sectors. Maria has taught in the UK and Australia and has successfully co-ordinated secondary school dance programs in WA, and continues to contribute to curriculum development for senior secondary dance for the Western Australian Department of Education. A passionate advocate for dance as a valuable art form and a core component of health and well-being, they promote its integration across primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions. Their research focuses on how technology can enhance assessment practices and learner engagement, along with curriculum and policy innovation for both dance and HPE, and arts integration across educational sectors. Maria also serves as a board member of Ausdance WA, contributing to the strategic direction of dance advocacy and education in the state.