Brings enthusiasm and expertise to class.
Encourages open-minded and thoughtful discussions.
Brings real-world insights to the classroom.
Encourages students to think critically.
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Associate Professor Nick Riley serves as Acting Deputy Head of School, Teaching & Learning in the School of Education at the University of Newcastle, Australia. He earned a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Newcastle in 2016, a Bachelor of Science with Honours from Lancaster University in England, a Certificate in Education from the University of Liverpool in the UK, and a Certificate III in Information Technology from the University of Central Lancashire. Before entering academia, Riley worked for 14 years as a classroom teacher in primary schools in northern England and as a Teacher Adviser for Lancashire Education Authority from 2001 to 2007. He joined the University of Newcastle as a Casual Academic in the School of Education from 2008 to 2010, advanced to Lecturer from 2010 to 2018, and has held the position of Associate Professor since 2019. Additionally, he has been Program Convenor for the Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree since 2021 and previously for Secondary Education programs in PDHPE and STEM.
Riley's research focuses on cognitively engaging physical activity, Health and Physical Education, movement-based learning, PDHPE, physical activity, primary school settings, sedentary behaviour, and student engagement. His fields of research are physical education and development curriculum and pedagogy (60%), primary education (20%), and teacher education and professional development (20%). He contributes to enhancing the evidence base for physical, academic, and cognitive benefits of school-based physical activity through professional learning workshops like Thinking while Moving in Maths and English, as well as online resources. Key publications include 'Effects of different types of classroom physical activity breaks on children’s on-task behaviour, academic achievement and cognition' (Acta Paediatrica, 2020), 'Findings from the EASY Minds cluster randomized controlled trial: evaluation of a physical activity integration program for mathematics in primary schools' (Journal of Physical Activity and Health, 2016), 'Outcomes and process evaluation of a programme integrating physical activity into the primary school mathematics curriculum: The EASY Minds pilot randomised controlled trial' (Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 2015), and 'Movement-based mathematics: enjoyment and engagement without compromising learning through the EASY Minds program' (Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 2017). Riley has received the Vice Chancellor's Award for Teaching Excellence (2011), Faculty of Education and Arts Teaching Excellence Award (2020), DVC(A) Merit List for Teaching Excellence (2019), College Excellence Award for Community Engagement (2021), and several other honours including Early Career Research Awards.
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