Research Supervisor Connect
Associate Professor Wayne Cotton works in the School of Education and Social Work within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. His previous roles at the University of Sydney have included Lecturer (2008–2011) and Senior Lecturer (2012–2018). He has also held several senior leadership positions within the school, including HPE Program Director (2011–2013), Study Abroad and General Elective Director (2014–2015), Associate Dean of Teacher Education (2016–2019), and Director of Partnerships and Engagement (2020–2021).
Associate Professor Wayne Cotton.
Sydney School of Education and Social Work
Research interests
Teacher Education
Health and Sport
Learning Sciences; psychology of education
Keywords: Teaching Performance Assessment, Teacher Quality, Teacher Education, Experiential Education, Coaching, Physical Activity, ICT
1. If you are interested in this research opportunity, you are encouraged to email the potential supervisor directly. To find their email address, follow the link provided to their profile page.
When contacting them, you should describe your academic educational background and research experience, and include an academic transcript and CV (resume). You should also include a research proposal (1500-2000 words); refer to How to write a research proposal for guidance. You should explain why you want to undertake a PhD and how you believe your research topic aligns with the supervisor’s own research. You may be asked to supply a sample of written work.
2. Your potential supervisor may offer you advice on developing your research proposal before you submit your application. You will need to provide a written statement from your potential supervisor that they have agreed to supervise your project.
3. If you would like general advice in your subject area before submitting an application, contact an academic advisor listed here: https://www.sydney.edu.au/arts/study/postgraduate-research/postgraduate-research-contact.html
The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is 3351