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Biography
Belinda Davis is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education at Macquarie University. Belinda's teaching and researching focus on pedagogy and curriculum by exploring ways that children's experiences shape their learning and development.
Her specific research interests include:
- The Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
- Infants and toddlers
- Low socio-economic status children and families
- Quality
- Assessment
Belinda supervises Higher Degree Research students and welcomes inquiries from potential candidates whose project interests align with her areas of specialisation.
Teaching:
Belinda teaches in the postgraduate and undergraduate early childhood education programs offered by the School of Education.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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LP21: Observe, Reflect, Improve: a tool to enrich Children’s Learning (ORICL)
Harrison, L. J. (Primary Chief Investigator), Wong, S. (Chief Investigator), Williams, K. (Chief Investigator), Elwick, S. (Chief Investigator), Bull, R. (Chief Investigator), Degotardi, S. (Chief Investigator), Davis, B. (Chief Investigator), Humburg, P. (Chief Investigator) & Janus, M. (Partner Investigator)
30/06/23 → 29/06/26
Project: Research
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Art & Wonder: Young Children and Contemporary Art. A collaboration between the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia and Macquarie University
Britt, C. (Primary Chief Investigator), Palmer, A. (Associate Investigator), Shepherd, W. (Associate Investigator), Robertson, J. (Associate Investigator), Davis, B. (Associate Investigator) & Lavina, L. (Research Assistant)
1/09/17 → 1/12/25
Project: Research
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Foundation of Graduates in Early Childhood Studies - ORICL Pilot
Harrison, L. J. (Primary Chief Investigator) & Davis, B. (Primary Chief Investigator)
Project: Research
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Foundation of Graduates in Early Childhood Studies - ORICL Pilot
Harrison, L. J. (Primary Chief Investigator) & Davis, B. (Chief Investigator)
22/08/22 → 31/03/23
Project: Research
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MQSN 21: Observe, Reflect, Improve: a tool to enrich Children’s Learning (ORICL)
Harrison, L. J. (Primary Chief Investigator), Wong, S. (Chief Investigator), Degotardi, S. (Chief Investigator), Bull, R. (Chief Investigator), Davis, B. (Chief Investigator), Ballsun-Stanton, B. (Chief Investigator), Alexander, W. (Research Assistant), Williams, K. (Primary Chief Investigator) & Elwick, S. (Primary Chief Investigator)
21/09/21 → 20/09/22
Project: Research
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Critical multimodal literacy: an analysis of young children’s picture books about refugees
Cheng, L. M. Y., Powell, S. J. & Davis, B., 21 May 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Early Childhood. 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Research rationale and study protocol: design principles for ITE programs that cater for career changers
Cotton, W., Ledger, S., Letts, W., Karimullah, M., Davis, B., Dutton, J., Roy, D., Sugumaran, M. & Wilson, K., Sept 2025, In: Issues in Educational Research. 35, 3, p. 923-946 24 p., 3.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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The salon: a space of relational encounters, reflections, and collective we-becoming - a gentle sanctuary in dark times
Fleet, A., Palmer, A., Chng, A., Davis, B., Morgan, B., Wong, D., Robertson, J., Stacchiotti, L., Chan, M., Giamminuti, S. & Shepherd, W., 1 Apr 2025, In: The Challenge. 4, 44, p. 20-27 8 p., 4.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Pedagogical armatures: making visible the strengths of relational connectedness
Britt, C., Palmer, A., Shepherd, W., Robertson, J. & Davis, B., 8 Aug 2024, In: The Challenge. 28, 2, p. 12-23 10 p., 28.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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Structures and systems influencing quality improvement in Australian early childhood education and care centres
Harrison, L. J., Waniganayake, M., Brown, J., Andrews, R., Li, H., Hadley, F., Irvine, S., Barblett, L., Davis, B. & Hatzigianni, M., Mar 2024, In: The Australian Educational Researcher. 51, 1, p. 297-319 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access11 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Organisation for Early Childhood Education (OMEP) New Scholar Award (Postgraduate)
Cheng, L. (Recipient), Powell, S. (Recipient) & Davis, B. (Recipient), 18 Jul 2024
Prize
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Care-full attunement towards young children’s curiosities as an act of advocacy
Belinda Davis (Speaker)
22 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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The arts and young children: Marking the way forward
Belinda Davis (Speaker)
20 Mar 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Young children's encounters with contemporary art in an Australian museum
Belinda Davis (Speaker)
2 Dec 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Infants and toddlers in the Museum of Contemporary Art
Belinda Davis (Speaker)
23 Nov 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Critical Multimodal Literacy in Early Childhood Education: Exploring the Role of Visuals in Representing Child Refugees in Australian Children’s Picture Books
Cheng, L. (Speaker), Powell, S. (Speaker) & Davis, B. (Speaker)
18 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation