Amanda's research focuses on teacher knowledge development and how that knowledge is shaped and refined throughout teachers' professional life span. In particular, Amanda's work is directed towards two significant educational issues: the preparation of high quality science teachers and the work and learning of university science teacher educators. Amanda has a strong international profile in the field of science teacher education and is considered a leading scholar in research on science teachers' pedagogical content knowledge (PCK). Amanda's work in PCK is highly cited and includes journal articles, Handbook chapters and books. She has been involved in many research projects focusing on innovations designed to address the quality of teacher professional learning and enhance science teaaching and learning in schools and universities.
