Research Supervisor Connect
Associate Professor Ilektra Spandagou worked as a special teacher and completed her PhD at the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom in the area of inclusive education. She worked as a researcher at the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom, and as a lecturer at the University of Athens and the University of Thessaly, Greece before moving to the University of Sydney. Her research interests include disability, classroom diversity, and curriculum differentiation.
Associate Professor Ilektra Spandagou.
Sydney School of Education and Social Work
Research interests
Research on teaching and learning
Social structures, inequalities and social justice
Social work and social policy
Keywords: inclusive education, social policy and social inclusion, disability studies, attitudes towards disability and inclusive education
1. If you are interested in this research opportunity, you are encouraged to email the potential supervisor directly. To find their email address, follow the link provided to their profile page.
When contacting them, you should describe your academic educational background and research experience, and include an academic transcript and CV (resume). You should also include a research proposal (1500-2000 words); refer to How to write a research proposal for guidance. You should explain why you want to undertake a PhD and how you believe your research topic aligns with the supervisor’s own research. You may be asked to supply a sample of written work.
2. Your potential supervisor may offer you advice on developing your research proposal before you submit your application. You will need to provide a written statement from your potential supervisor that they have agreed to supervise your project.
3. If you would like general advice in your subject area before submitting an application, contact an academic advisor listed here: https://www.sydney.edu.au/arts/study/postgraduate-research/postgraduate-research-contact.html
The opportunity ID for this research opportunity is 3390