| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Thomas, M. B., Muscat, A., Zuccolo, A., Nascimento, Luguetti., & Watt, A. (240101). Academic voices delivering intensive teaching in higher education: What is really key for block model delivery?. Innovations in Education and Teaching International, |
| 2022 | Arantes, J., Vicars, M., & Muscat, A. (221201). Somewhere over the Rainbow: Postdigital University in Praxis. New Media and Society, (1-15). |
Key details
Areas of expertise
- Literacy
- Digital and AI literacy
- Teaching and learning
- Pedagogical innovation
- Participatory and creative research methods
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
About Amanda Muscat
Dr Amanda Muscat is a Senior Lecturer at Victoria University (VU) and a Research Fellow with ISILC, bringing over 20 years of industry and leadership experience to her role. With expertise in both practical and theoretical domains, Amanda excels in teaching, research, and academic leadership. Her research focuses on literacy education, digital transformation in education, and innovative teaching practices across sectors, with a particular emphasis on contemporary learning strategies.
Amanda has held leadership roles, including Director in F-6 schools, and worked as an educational consultant. Currently, she serves as Course Chair for the Master of Teaching (Primary) at VU, where she champions innovative approaches to teacher education. She also leads the Graduate Certificate and Diploma of Tertiary Teaching and delivers an innovative academic induction program for university staff nationwide.
A recipient of the Vice-Chancellor’s Teaching Award for 'Student Impact', Amanda has secured significant industry grants and continues to make a profound impact on education and teacher development.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy, Victoria University, Australia, 2022
- Master of Education (Digital Technology), Victoria University, Australia, 2010
- Bachelor of Education (P-12), Victoria University, Australia, 2000
Key publications
Amanda has over 10 publications, with a selection listed here.
A more comprehensive list of Amanda's publications is available in the VU Research Repository.
Book (showing 1 of 1)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Vicars, M., Muscat, A., Seely, Fint., Cacciattolo, M., Tartakover, S., Sesta, J., Mahon, L., Iorio, J., & Hamm, C. (Eds.). (240224). Rethinking literacy paradigms and practices for the 21st Century in Vicars, M (Ed) Literacy in Australia: pedagogies for engagement 4TH edition (4th). Australia: Wiley. |
Book chapter (showing 5)
| Year | Citation |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Muscat, A. (250101). Siri. Are Dinosaurs Real? Repositioning Young Children as Active Agents in their Textual Practices In Cacciattolo, M. ;. (Ed.) (pp. 1-65). Australia: Springer. |
| 2024 | Arantes, J., Vicars, M., & Muscat, A. (241231). Porous Texts: Re/searching palimpsest play with/in the methodological affordances of gaming for re/searching gender and sexuality in children s worlds. In Huuki, T. ;. (Ed.) (pp. 1-12). Oulo: Routledge. |
| 2024 | Vicars, M., Arantes, J., & Muscat, A. (240101). Repositioning the Teaching and Learning of Literacy in CALD Communities: Beyond the Virtual Classroom (pp. 99-114). Springer International Publishing. |
| 2024 | Cacciattolo, M., Carroll, J., Muscat, A., Pelosi, L., & Thomas, M. (240101). Remote Teaching Practicum in Low-SES Schools: NETDS Preservice Teacher Perceptions (pp. 359-375). Springer International Publishing. |
| 2022 | Arantes, J., Vicars, M., & Muscat, A. (220401). Repositioning the teaching and learning of literacy in CALD communities: Beyond the virtual classroom In Cacciattolo, M. (Ed.) (pp. 1-1). Springer: Springer. |
Journal article (showing 2 of 3)
Research funding for the past 5 years
Funding details for this researcher are currently unavailable.
Supervision of research students at VU
Available to supervise research students
Available for media queries
Currently supervised research students at VU
| No. of students | Study level | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PhD | Associate supervisor |
Currently supervised research students at VU
| Students & level | Role |
|---|---|
| PhD (1) | Associate supervisor |
Careers
Details of this Researcher's career are currently unavailable.
