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Lisa van Beeck

 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6478-4620

Personal profile

About

Lisa van Beeck, BEd Melb, M.Ed ACU is a Research Fellow in Assessment Development at the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) specialising in assessment and reporting in foundational skills. She works across curriculum areas focusing primarily on content in mathematics, digital technology and innovation. Lisa's core work is in test development, curriculum review, standard setting, measurement instruments and development of teacher resources.

Lisa is also the Project Director of the Australian STEM Video Game Challenge (STEM VGC). The STEM VGC is a free challenge for Australian students in years 3 to 12 which is designed to engage more students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) content. In particular, the STEM VGC seeks to engage students in STEM subjects, enable students to develop real-world skills and empower more students to choose STEM careers. Lisa has nine years experience as a classroom teacher, in Melbourne and New York. She is an advocate for learning through play and passionate about engaging students in STEM activities.

Education/Academic qualification

Master of Wellbeing and Inclusive Education, Australian Catholic University

Award Date: 1 Jan 2016

Bachelor of Education, The University of Melbourne

Award Date: 1 Jan 2006

Disciplines

  • Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
  • Educational Technology
  • 2 Other contribution