Prof. Anna Du Plessis (Ph.D.)

Researcher. Leader. Author.

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Education experience

Publications

BIOGRAPHY

Prof. Anna Du Plessis

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As an author, I’ve penned four books and contributed to over 100 publications in prestigious journals. My publications focus on:

  • The out-of-field phenomenon and its implications for the teaching profession.
  • Early career teachers’ retention and professional development.
  • Educational policy and school leaders’ well-being.

I have engaged in and lead a number of international studies, with a focus on preservice teachers, beginning teachers, and the everyday challenges of classrooms. 

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MY VOICE

An experienced researcher, leader and author in academia

After 20 years of experience in teaching across different international systems and curriculum frameworks, I pursued a career in research, undertaking tertiary teaching of Masters students in Teacher Performance Assessment Programs, Internationalisation of Higher Education Curricula, and Educational Leadership.

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books and TESTIMONIALs

An out-of-field subject matter expert

This book reveals the day-to-day reality for teachers, subject specialists and school leaders. You will read the words of the enthusiastic, the burnt out, the tired but hopeful and those resigned to the dilemmas of working in education. It introduces the theory of context-conscious understanding development (C-CUD theory) and the CANNAS leadership model which encourage a school culture supporting targeted professional development and learning. Organizational recommendations are made to shape and sustain a quality teaching workforce beyond initial teacher education.

Julie Martyn

Editor, Swinburne University Online, Melbourne, Australia

PUBLICATIONS

Recent books

Explore some of my cutting-edge research in education and leadership through their latest publications. With a focus on pushing boundaries and offering fresh insights, my work enriches scholarly discourse.

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Title

Year

01

A Handbook for Retaining Early Career Teachers: Research-Informed Approaches for School Leaders. New York: Routledge.

Du Plessis, A.

2023

02

Out-of-Field Teaching and Education Policy: International Micro-education Policy. Singapore: Springer.

Du Plessis, A.

2021

03

Professional support beyond initial teacher education: Pedagogical discernment and the influence of out-of-field teaching practices. Singapore: Springer.

Du Plessis, A.

2019

04

Out-of-field teaching: What leaders need to know. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Sense.

Du Plessis, A.

2017