
Brings enthusiasm and expertise to class.
Always approachable and supportive.
Inspires confidence and independent thinking.
Helps students unlock their full potential.
Challenges students to grow and excel.
Makes even the toughest topics accessible.
Karl Grice serves as a Lecturer in the School of Education within the College of Education, Behavioural and Social Sciences at Adelaide University. He possesses qualifications including a B.Eng (Hons), PGCE, and MInstP. Before joining Adelaide University, Grice was Head of the Science Faculty at St Peter's College, where he taught science in the Senior School from 2012 until late 2022. In 2024, he began working at University Senior College (USC), a senior secondary school affiliated with Adelaide University, as a teacher specializing in Science, particularly Physics and STEM. During his time at USC, Grice demonstrated professionalism and experience by collaborating with other STEM staff members, leading the revision of the STEM course, and teaching Year 12 Physics in collaboration with Zahra Pirvali. He later transitioned back to the University to complete his PhD.
At Adelaide University, Grice teaches a variety of courses centered on science education and related disciplines. His upcoming 2025 courses include EDUC 2030 Science Education, EDUC 2088 Science Curriculum 1, EDUC 4221 Critical and Contemporary Science Education, EDUC 5197 Science for Secondary Teaching 1, and EDUC 5266 Mathematics and Science Education 2 (R-6). In 2024, he instructed AERO 1011 Aviation Physics, EDUC 1018 Design and Technology Education, EDUC 3092 Integrated Teaching and Mentoring in Secondary Settings, Communities and Workplaces, EDUC 5175 Integrated Teaching and Mentoring in Schools, Communities and Workplaces, and PHYS 5 Introductory Physics. Additionally, Grice has contributed to STEM outreach activities, including hosting space-related events at USC with PhD students. His instructional focus supports pre-service teachers in developing skills for secondary science, technology, and integrated mentoring contexts.
