Research output per year
Research output per year
Personal profile
Biography
I am a lecturer in Applied Linguistics and TESOL, teaching primarily on the postgraduate Grad Cert TESOL and Master of Applied Linguistics and TESOL. My experience as an English language teacher, academic manager, and exams centre manager inform my research and practice.
My research interests are teacher professional development, teacher education and sociocultural approaches to learning. My recent research explored professional development for English language teachers on social media. I am currently investigating dialogic teaching and learning in higher education.
Research interests
- Professional development in TESOL
- Teacher education
- Learner and teacher autonomy
- Sociocultural learning and activity theory
- Reflective practice
Education/Academic qualification
Applied Linguistics, Doctor of Philosohpy, Sharing through the tough times: Teacher professional development in a social media community during COVID-19, Macquarie University
2020 → 2024
Award Date: 20 Jun 2024
Applied Linguistics, Master of Research, Teacher-centred professional development: Exploring teacher cognition and autonomy in Australian English language centres, Macquarie University
1 Jan 2019 → 31 Dec 2019
Award Date: 16 Apr 2020
TESOL, MA TESOL, University of Technology Sydney
Award Date: 8 Mar 2016
External positions
Director of Studies, Kaplan International English, Sydney
2016 → 2018
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Action research for teaching grammar
Reed, M. & Chappell, P., 2025, The Routledge handbook of language teacher action research. Burns, A. & Dikilitaş, K. (eds.). Abingdon, Oxon: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, p. 83-95 13 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Sustainability in English language teacher education: preparing teachers for an unknown future
Reed, M., Kharchenko, Y. & Bodis, A., 2025, Adaptable English language teaching: advances and frameworks for responding to new circumstances. Nazari, N. A. & Riazi, A. M. (eds.). New York, US ; Oxon, UK: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group, p. 25-40 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Teachers driving their own professional development: theory and practice
Reed, M. & Chappell, P., 4 May 2021, In: English Australia Journal. 37, 1, p. 5-26 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Microteaching in isolation: fostering autonomy and learner engagement through VoiceThread
Bodis, A., Reed, M. & Kharchenko, Y., 3 Aug 2020, In: International Journal of TESOL Studies. 2, 3, p. 1-12 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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ELT research in action: Bridging the gap between research and classroom practice
Reed, M., 2019, In: English Australia Journal. 35, 2, p. 67-69 3 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article/Exhibition review
Prizes
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3 Minute Thesis Macquarie University Finalist
Reed, Melissa (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Other distinction
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Faculty Learning and Teaching Award (Learning Innovation): Highly Commended
Reed, Melissa (Recipient), Bodis, Agnes (Recipient) & Kharchenko, Yulia (Recipient), 13 Apr 2021
Prize: Teaching award
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Vive Chancellor's Learning and Teaching Award: Highly Commended finalist in Learning Innovation
Bodis, Agnes (Recipient), Reed, Melissa (Recipient) & Kharchenko, Yulia (Recipient), 30 Nov 2021
Prize: Teaching award
Activities
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Making space for learning: Teachers growing together on social media
Melissa Reed (Speaker)
3 Jul 2024Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Learning through dialogue: English language teachers online
Melissa Reed (Speaker)
2023Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Community and crisis: Professional development in an English language teacher Facebook group during COVID
Melissa Reed (Speaker)
2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Reinvigorating your professional development in 2021
Melissa Reed (Speaker)
2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation
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Teacher-centred professional development: Teacher engagement through PD that works
Melissa Reed (Speaker)
2020Activity: Talk or presentation › Presentation