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4.08/20/2025

Always clear, engaging, and insightful.

4.05/21/2025

Encourages students to think independently.

5.03/31/2025

Encourages creativity and critical thinking.

4.02/27/2025

Creates a collaborative learning environment.

5.02/4/2025

Great Professor!

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About David

Dr David Roy is a Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Newcastle, Australia. A Scottish native educated primarily in Scotland, he holds a Master of Arts from the University of Glasgow, a Post Graduate Certificate in Education and a Graduate Certificate in Religious Education from St Andrews College, an Additional Teaching Qualification from the University of Strathclyde, a Graduate Certificate in Practice of Tertiary Teaching from the University of Newcastle, and submitted his Doctor of Philosophy in Education from the University of Newcastle in mid-2016. Prior to academia, he worked 17 years as a teacher in primary and secondary schools, specializing in Creative Arts and Drama, serving as department head and leading professional development on quality teaching, pedagogy, and diverse learning needs including inclusion for children with disabilities. Since joining the University of Newcastle in 2009, he has held appointments such as Program Convenor for Master of Teaching (2009-2013), Bachelor of Teaching/Bachelor of Music (2010-2012), and Deputy Program Convenor for Bachelor of Teaching (Humanities) (2015-2019), alongside roles as Course Coordinator and Head of Department.